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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.45, 28.20 and 11.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.45, 28.20 and 11.82 is: 16.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.45 : 28.20 = 11.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.45/28.20 = 11.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.45x = 28.20 × 11.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.45x = 333.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333.32/20.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.30

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