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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.49, 28.26 and 12.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.49, 28.26 and 12.30 is: 16.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.49 : 28.26 = 12.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.49/28.26 = 12.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.49x = 28.26 × 12.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.49x = 347.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347.46/20.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.96

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