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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.30, 30.33 and 16.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.30, 30.33 and 16.88 is: 25.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.30 : 30.33 = 16.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.30/30.33 = 16.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.30x = 30.33 × 16.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.30x = 511.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511.97/20.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.22

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