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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.67, 30.96 and 16.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.67, 30.96 and 16.16 is: 24.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.67 : 30.96 = 16.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.67/30.96 = 16.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.67x = 30.96 × 16.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.67x = 500.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500.16/20.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.20

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