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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.06, 30.06 and 16.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.06, 30.06 and 16.68 is: 25.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.06 : 30.06 = 16.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.06/30.06 = 16.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.06x = 30.06 × 16.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.06x = 501.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501.40/20.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.00

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