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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.49, 30.71 and 11.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.49, 30.71 and 11.46 is: 17.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.49 : 30.71 = 11.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.49/30.71 = 11.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.49x = 30.71 × 11.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.49x = 351.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351.85/20.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.17

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