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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.39, 30.60 and 12.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.39, 30.60 and 12.28 is: 18.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.39 : 30.60 = 12.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.39/30.60 = 12.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.39x = 30.60 × 12.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.39x = 375.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375.69/20.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.42

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