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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.02, 30.00 and 16.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.02, 30.00 and 16.83 is: 25.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.02 : 30.00 = 16.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.02/30.00 = 16.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.02x = 30.00 × 16.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.02x = 504.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504.67/20.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.21

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