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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.67, 28.53 and 12.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.67, 28.53 and 12.49 is: 17.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.67 : 28.53 = 12.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.67/28.53 = 12.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.67x = 28.53 × 12.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.67x = 356.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356.34/20.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.24

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