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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.07, 30.08 and 16.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.07, 30.08 and 16.40 is: 24.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.07 : 30.08 = 16.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.07/30.08 = 16.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.07x = 30.08 × 16.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.07x = 493.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493.43/20.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.59

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