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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.21, 30.18 and 16.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.21, 30.18 and 16.60 is: 24.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.21 : 30.18 = 16.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.21/30.18 = 16.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.21x = 30.18 × 16.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.21x = 500.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500.75/20.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.78

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