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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.65, 30.98 and 11.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.65, 30.98 and 11.62 is: 17.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.65 : 30.98 = 11.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.65/30.98 = 11.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.65x = 30.98 × 11.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.65x = 359.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359.77/20.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.43

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