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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.36, 30.50 and 11.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.36, 30.50 and 11.80 is: 17.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.36 : 30.50 = 11.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.36/30.50 = 11.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.36x = 30.50 × 11.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.36x = 359.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359.90/20.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.68

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