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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.25, 30.38 and 16.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.25, 30.38 and 16.20 is: 24.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.25 : 30.38 = 16.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.25/30.38 = 16.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.25x = 30.38 × 16.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.25x = 492.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492.16/20.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.30

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