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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.63, 31.00 and 16.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.63, 31.00 and 16.18 is: 24.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.63 : 31.00 = 16.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.63/31.00 = 16.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.63x = 31.00 × 16.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.63x = 501.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501.46/20.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.30

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