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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.43, 30.64 and 16.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.43, 30.64 and 16.41 is: 24.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.43 : 30.64 = 16.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.43/30.64 = 16.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.43x = 30.64 × 16.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.43x = 502.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502.72/20.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.61

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