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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.19, 27.86 and 16.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.19, 27.86 and 16.10 is: 22.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.19 : 27.86 = 16.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.19/27.86 = 16.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.19x = 27.86 × 16.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.19x = 448.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448.55/20.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.22

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