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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.25, 27.90 and 16.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.25, 27.90 and 16.56 is: 22.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.25 : 27.90 = 16.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.25/27.90 = 16.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.25x = 27.90 × 16.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.25x = 462.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462.02/20.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.82

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