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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.65, 30.91 and 16.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.65, 30.91 and 16.05 is: 24.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.65 : 30.91 = 16.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.65/30.91 = 16.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.65x = 30.91 × 16.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.65x = 496.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496.03/20.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.02

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