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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.37, 30.56 and 16.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.37, 30.56 and 16.41 is: 24.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.37 : 30.56 = 16.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.37/30.56 = 16.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.37x = 30.56 × 16.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.37x = 501.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501.41/20.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.62

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