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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.44, 28.18 and 16.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.44, 28.18 and 16.36 is: 22.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.44 : 28.18 = 16.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.44/28.18 = 16.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.44x = 28.18 × 16.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.44x = 460.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460.97/20.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.55

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