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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.42, 30.57 and 11.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.42, 30.57 and 11.35 is: 16.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.42 : 30.57 = 11.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.42/30.57 = 11.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.42x = 30.57 × 11.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.42x = 346.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346.91/20.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.99

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