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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.19, 27.90 and 16.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.19, 27.90 and 16.55 is: 22.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.19 : 27.90 = 16.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.19/27.90 = 16.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.19x = 27.90 × 16.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.19x = 461.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461.75/20.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.87

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