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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.33, 30.49 and 16.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.33, 30.49 and 16.71 is: 25.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.33 : 30.49 = 16.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.33/30.49 = 16.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.33x = 30.49 × 16.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.33x = 509.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509.49/20.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.06

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