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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.61, 30.86 and 11.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.61, 30.86 and 11.58 is: 17.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.61 : 30.86 = 11.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.61/30.86 = 11.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.61x = 30.86 × 11.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.61x = 357.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357.30/20.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.34

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