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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.13, 27.73 and 16.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.13, 27.73 and 16.48 is: 22.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.13 : 27.73 = 16.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.13/27.73 = 16.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.13x = 27.73 × 16.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.13x = 456.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456.99/20.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.70

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