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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.44, 28.15 and 16.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.44, 28.15 and 16.35 is: 22.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.44 : 28.15 = 16.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.44/28.15 = 16.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.44x = 28.15 × 16.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.44x = 460.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460.25/20.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.52

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