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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.61, 30.97 and 10.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.61, 30.97 and 10.99 is: 16.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.61 : 30.97 = 10.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.61/30.97 = 10.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.61x = 30.97 × 10.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.61x = 340.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340.38/20.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.51

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