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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.19, 30.22 and 16.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.19, 30.22 and 16.98 is: 25.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.19 : 30.22 = 16.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.19/30.22 = 16.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.19x = 30.22 × 16.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.19x = 513.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513.26/20.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.42

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