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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.38, 28.13 and 11.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.38, 28.13 and 11.64 is: 16.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.38 : 28.13 = 11.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.38/28.13 = 11.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.38x = 28.13 × 11.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.38x = 327.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327.45/20.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.06

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