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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.48, 28.25 and 11.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.48, 28.25 and 11.85 is: 16.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.48 : 28.25 = 11.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.48/28.25 = 11.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.48x = 28.25 × 11.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.48x = 334.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334.70/20.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.35

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