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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.92, 31.32 and 11.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.92, 31.32 and 11.85 is: 17.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.92 : 31.32 = 11.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.92/31.32 = 11.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.92x = 31.32 × 11.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.92x = 371.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371.08/20.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.74

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