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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.04, 27.64 and 16.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.04, 27.64 and 16.59 is: 22.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.04 : 27.64 = 16.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.04/27.64 = 16.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.04x = 27.64 × 16.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.04x = 458.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458.55/20.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.88

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