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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.21, 27.89 and 16.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.21, 27.89 and 16.11 is: 22.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.21 : 27.89 = 16.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.21/27.89 = 16.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.21x = 27.89 × 16.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.21x = 449.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449.30/20.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.23

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