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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.03, 27.65 and 16.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.03, 27.65 and 16.33 is: 22.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.03 : 27.65 = 16.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.03/27.65 = 16.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.03x = 27.65 × 16.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.03x = 451.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451.52/20.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.54

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