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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.11, 30.13 and 16.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.11, 30.13 and 16.72 is: 25.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.11 : 30.13 = 16.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.11/30.13 = 16.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.11x = 30.13 × 16.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.11x = 503.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503.77/20.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.05

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