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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.04, 27.68 and 16.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.04, 27.68 and 16.36 is: 22.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.04 : 27.68 = 16.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.04/27.68 = 16.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.04x = 27.68 × 16.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.04x = 452.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452.69/20.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.59

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