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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.20, 30.22 and 16.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.20, 30.22 and 16.78 is: 25.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.20 : 30.22 = 16.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.20/30.22 = 16.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.20x = 30.22 × 16.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.20x = 507.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507.21/20.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.11

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