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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.76, 28.64 and 12.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.76, 28.64 and 12.12 is: 16.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.76 : 28.64 = 12.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.76/28.64 = 12.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.76x = 28.64 × 12.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.76x = 347.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347.12/20.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.72

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