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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.37, 28.06 and 16.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.37, 28.06 and 16.27 is: 22.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.37 : 28.06 = 16.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.37/28.06 = 16.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.37x = 28.06 × 16.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.37x = 456.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456.43/20.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.40

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