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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.55, 28.34 and 16.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.55, 28.34 and 16.47 is: 22.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.55 : 28.34 = 16.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.55/28.34 = 16.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.55x = 28.34 × 16.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.55x = 466.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466.76/20.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.71

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