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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.40, 30.44 and 16.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.40, 30.44 and 16.52 is: 24.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.40 : 30.44 = 16.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.40/30.44 = 16.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.40x = 30.44 × 16.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.40x = 502.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502.87/20.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.65

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