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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.60, 30.88 and 11.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.60, 30.88 and 11.56 is: 17.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.60 : 30.88 = 11.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.60/30.88 = 11.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.60x = 30.88 × 11.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.60x = 356.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356.97/20.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.33

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