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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.67, 30.98 and 11.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.67, 30.98 and 11.64 is: 17.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.67 : 30.98 = 11.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.67/30.98 = 11.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.67x = 30.98 × 11.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.67x = 360.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360.55/20.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.44

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