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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.06, 29.96 and 16.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.06, 29.96 and 16.64 is: 24.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.06 : 29.96 = 16.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.06/29.96 = 16.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.06x = 29.96 × 16.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.06x = 498.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498.53/20.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.85

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