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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.04, 30.01 and 16.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.04, 30.01 and 16.64 is: 24.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.04 : 30.01 = 16.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.04/30.01 = 16.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.04x = 30.01 × 16.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.04x = 499.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499.37/20.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.92

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