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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.43, 30.61 and 12.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.43, 30.61 and 12.39 is: 18.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.43 : 30.61 = 12.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.43/30.61 = 12.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.43x = 30.61 × 12.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.43x = 379.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379.26/20.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.56

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