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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.54, 28.33 and 16.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.54, 28.33 and 16.85 is: 23.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.54 : 28.33 = 16.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.54/28.33 = 16.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.54x = 28.33 × 16.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.54x = 477.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477.39/20.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.24

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