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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.07, 30 and 16.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.07, 30 and 16.07 is: 24.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.07 : 30 = 16.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.07/30 = 16.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.07x = 30 × 16.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.07x = 481.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481.95/20.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.01

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