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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.54, 30.80 and 16.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.54, 30.80 and 16.04 is: 24.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.54 : 30.80 = 16.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.54/30.80 = 16.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.54x = 30.80 × 16.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.54x = 493.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493.95/20.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.05

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