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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.26, 30.36 and 16.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.26, 30.36 and 16.18 is: 24.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.26 : 30.36 = 16.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.26/30.36 = 16.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.26x = 30.36 × 16.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.26x = 491.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491.22/20.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.25

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