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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.73, 28.61 and 12.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.73, 28.61 and 12.11 is: 16.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.73 : 28.61 = 12.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.73/28.61 = 12.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.73x = 28.61 × 12.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.73x = 346.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346.47/20.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.71

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