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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.66, 31.02 and 11.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.66, 31.02 and 11.66 is: 17.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.66 : 31.02 = 11.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.66/31.02 = 11.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.66x = 31.02 × 11.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.66x = 361.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361.69/20.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.51

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