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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.02, 29.88 and 16.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.02, 29.88 and 16.98 is: 25.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.02 : 29.88 = 16.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.02/29.88 = 16.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.02x = 29.88 × 16.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.02x = 507.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507.36/20.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.34

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