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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.10, 27.72 and 16.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.10, 27.72 and 16.44 is: 22.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.10 : 27.72 = 16.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.10/27.72 = 16.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.10x = 27.72 × 16.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.10x = 455.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455.72/20.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.67

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