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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.20, 30.29 and 16.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.20, 30.29 and 16.39 is: 24.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.20 : 30.29 = 16.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.20/30.29 = 16.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.20x = 30.29 × 16.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.20x = 496.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496.45/20.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.58

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