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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.41, 30.44 and 16.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.41, 30.44 and 16.99 is: 25.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.41 : 30.44 = 16.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.41/30.44 = 16.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.41x = 30.44 × 16.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.41x = 517.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517.14/20.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.34

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