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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.36, 28.06 and 16.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.36, 28.06 and 16.90 is: 23.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.36 : 28.06 = 16.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.36/28.06 = 16.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.36x = 28.06 × 16.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.36x = 474.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474.21/20.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.29

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