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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.60, 28.46 and 16.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.60, 28.46 and 16.03 is: 22.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.60 : 28.46 = 16.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.60/28.46 = 16.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.60x = 28.46 × 16.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.60x = 456.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456.29/20.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.15

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