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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.62, 30.91 and 11.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.62, 30.91 and 11.61 is: 17.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.62 : 30.91 = 11.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.62/30.91 = 11.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.62x = 30.91 × 11.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.62x = 358.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358.87/20.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.40

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