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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.22, 30.16 and 16.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.22, 30.16 and 16.80 is: 25.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.22 : 30.16 = 16.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.22/30.16 = 16.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.22x = 30.16 × 16.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.22x = 506.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506.69/20.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.06

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