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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.63, 28.48 and 16.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.63, 28.48 and 16.34 is: 22.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.63 : 28.48 = 16.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.63/28.48 = 16.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.63x = 28.48 × 16.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.63x = 465.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465.36/20.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.56

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