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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.79, 31.15 and 11.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.79, 31.15 and 11.63 is: 17.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.79 : 31.15 = 11.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.79/31.15 = 11.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.79x = 31.15 × 11.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.79x = 362.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362.27/20.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.43

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