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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.61, 30.94 and 12.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.61, 30.94 and 12.61 is: 18.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.61 : 30.94 = 12.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.61/30.94 = 12.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.61x = 30.94 × 12.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.61x = 390.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390.16/20.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.93

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