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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.64, 31.07 and 16.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.64, 31.07 and 16.85 is: 25.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.64 : 31.07 = 16.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.64/31.07 = 16.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.64x = 31.07 × 16.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.64x = 523.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523.53/20.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.36

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