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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.62, 28.45 and 12.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.62, 28.45 and 12.43 is: 17.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.62 : 28.45 = 12.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.62/28.45 = 12.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.62x = 28.45 × 12.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.62x = 353.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353.49/20.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.15

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