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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.28, 30.39 and 16.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.28, 30.39 and 16.89 is: 25.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.28 : 30.39 = 16.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.28/30.39 = 16.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.28x = 30.39 × 16.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.28x = 513.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513.34/20.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.31

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