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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.34, 30.33 and 16.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.34, 30.33 and 16.90 is: 25.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.34 : 30.33 = 16.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.34/30.33 = 16.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.34x = 30.33 × 16.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.34x = 512.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512.50/20.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.20

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