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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.81, 31.20 and 11.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.81, 31.20 and 11.19 is: 16.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.81 : 31.20 = 11.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.81/31.20 = 11.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.81x = 31.20 × 11.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.81x = 349.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349.13/20.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.78

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