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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.26, 30.36 and 16.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.26, 30.36 and 16.30 is: 24.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.26 : 30.36 = 16.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.26/30.36 = 16.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.26x = 30.36 × 16.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.26x = 494.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494.87/20.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.43

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