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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.66, 28.48 and 16.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.66, 28.48 and 16.55 is: 22.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.66 : 28.48 = 16.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.66/28.48 = 16.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.66x = 28.48 × 16.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.66x = 471.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471.41/20.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.82

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