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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.53, 30.75 and 16.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.53, 30.75 and 16.48 is: 24.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.53 : 30.75 = 16.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.53/30.75 = 16.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.53x = 30.75 × 16.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.53x = 506.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506.76/20.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.68

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