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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.35, 28.08 and 16.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.35, 28.08 and 16.25 is: 22.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.35 : 28.08 = 16.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.35/28.08 = 16.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.35x = 28.08 × 16.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.35x = 456.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456.30/20.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.42

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