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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.30, 27.89 and 16.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.30, 27.89 and 16.66 is: 22.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.30 : 27.89 = 16.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.30/27.89 = 16.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.30x = 27.89 × 16.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.30x = 464.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464.56/20.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.88

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