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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.20, 30.25 and 16.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.20, 30.25 and 16.37 is: 24.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.20 : 30.25 = 16.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.20/30.25 = 16.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.20x = 30.25 × 16.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.20x = 495.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495.19/20.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.51

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