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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.67, 28.53 and 16.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.67, 28.53 and 16.57 is: 22.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.67 : 28.53 = 16.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.67/28.53 = 16.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.67x = 28.53 × 16.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.67x = 472.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472.67/20.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.87

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