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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.77, 28.66 and 12.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.77, 28.66 and 12.03 is: 16.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.77 : 28.66 = 12.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.77/28.66 = 12.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.77x = 28.66 × 12.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.77x = 344.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344.58/20.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.59

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