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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.60, 30.94 and 16.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.60, 30.94 and 16.82 is: 25.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.60 : 30.94 = 16.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.60/30.94 = 16.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.60x = 30.94 × 16.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.60x = 520.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520.41/20.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.26

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