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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.39, 30.53 and 16.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.39, 30.53 and 16.98 is: 25.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.39 : 30.53 = 16.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.39/30.53 = 16.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.39x = 30.53 × 16.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.39x = 518.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518.31/20.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.43

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