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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.61, 30.90 and 16.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.61, 30.90 and 16.83 is: 25.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.61 : 30.90 = 16.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.61/30.90 = 16.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.61x = 30.90 × 16.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.61x = 520.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520.05/20.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.23

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