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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.14, 30.21 and 16.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.14, 30.21 and 16.18 is: 24.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.14 : 30.21 = 16.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.14/30.21 = 16.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.14x = 30.21 × 16.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.14x = 488.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488.80/20.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.27

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