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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.48, 30.73 and 12.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.48, 30.73 and 12.47 is: 18.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.48 : 30.73 = 12.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.48/30.73 = 12.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.48x = 30.73 × 12.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.48x = 383.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383.20/20.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.71

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