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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.37, 28.11 and 12.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.37, 28.11 and 12.62 is: 17.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.37 : 28.11 = 12.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.37/28.11 = 12.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.37x = 28.11 × 12.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.37x = 354.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354.61/20.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.41

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