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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.50, 30.91 and 16.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.50, 30.91 and 16.54 is: 24.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.50 : 30.91 = 16.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.50/30.91 = 16.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.50x = 30.91 × 16.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.50x = 511.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511.25/20.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.94

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