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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.52, 28.26 and 16.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.52, 28.26 and 16.16 is: 22.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.52 : 28.26 = 16.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.52/28.26 = 16.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.52x = 28.26 × 16.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.52x = 456.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456.54/20.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.25

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