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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.43, 28.08 and 16.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.43, 28.08 and 16.54 is: 22.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.43 : 28.08 = 16.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.43/28.08 = 16.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.43x = 28.08 × 16.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.43x = 464.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464.54/20.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.73

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