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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.54, 28.34 and 12.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.54, 28.34 and 12.36 is: 17.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.54 : 28.34 = 12.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.54/28.34 = 12.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.54x = 28.34 × 12.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.54x = 350.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350.22/20.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.05

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