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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.45, 30.64 and 16.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.45, 30.64 and 16.17 is: 24.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.45 : 30.64 = 16.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.45/30.64 = 16.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.45x = 30.64 × 16.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.45x = 495.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495.61/20.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.24

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