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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.95, 28.90 and 11.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.95, 28.90 and 11.74 is: 16.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.95 : 28.90 = 11.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.95/28.90 = 11.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.95x = 28.90 × 11.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.95x = 339.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339.23/20.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.19

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