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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.20, 30.31 and 16.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.20, 30.31 and 16.20 is: 24.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.20 : 30.31 = 16.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.20/30.31 = 16.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.20x = 30.31 × 16.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.20x = 491.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491.02/20.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.31

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