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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.43, 28.13 and 16.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.43, 28.13 and 16.52 is: 22.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.43 : 28.13 = 16.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.43/28.13 = 16.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.43x = 28.13 × 16.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.43x = 464.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464.48/20.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.74

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