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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.05, 30.08 and 16.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.05, 30.08 and 16.24 is: 24.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.05 : 30.08 = 16.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.05/30.08 = 16.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.05x = 30.08 × 16.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.05x = 488.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488.27/20.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.36

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