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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.43, 30.63 and 16.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.43, 30.63 and 16.38 is: 24.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.43 : 30.63 = 16.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.43/30.63 = 16.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.43x = 30.63 × 16.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.43x = 501.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501.72/20.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.56

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