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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.40, 28.15 and 11.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.40, 28.15 and 11.66 is: 16.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.40 : 28.15 = 11.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.40/28.15 = 11.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.40x = 28.15 × 11.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.40x = 328.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328.06/20.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.08

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