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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.03, 30.12 and 16.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.03, 30.12 and 16.23 is: 24.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.03 : 30.12 = 16.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.03/30.12 = 16.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.03x = 30.12 × 16.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.03x = 488.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488.85/20.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.41

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