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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.64, 30.96 and 16.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.64, 30.96 and 16.62 is: 24.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.64 : 30.96 = 16.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.64/30.96 = 16.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.64x = 30.96 × 16.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.64x = 514.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514.56/20.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.93

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