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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.57, 28.41 and 16.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.57, 28.41 and 16.94 is: 23.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.57 : 28.41 = 16.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.57/28.41 = 16.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.57x = 28.41 × 16.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.57x = 481.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481.27/20.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.40

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