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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.92, 31.39 and 11.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.92, 31.39 and 11.91 is: 17.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.92 : 31.39 = 11.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.92/31.39 = 11.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.92x = 31.39 × 11.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.92x = 373.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373.85/20.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.87

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