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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.92, 28.87 and 11.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.92, 28.87 and 11.71 is: 16.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.92 : 28.87 = 11.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.92/28.87 = 11.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.92x = 28.87 × 11.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.92x = 338.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338.00/20.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.16

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