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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.71, 31.03 and 11.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.71, 31.03 and 11.68 is: 17.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.71 : 31.03 = 11.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.71/31.03 = 11.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.71x = 31.03 × 11.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.71x = 362.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362.43/20.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.50

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