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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.51, 28.28 and 16.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.51, 28.28 and 16.41 is: 22.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.51 : 28.28 = 16.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.51/28.28 = 16.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.51x = 28.28 × 16.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.51x = 463.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463.99/20.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.63

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