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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.68, 28.56 and 16.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.68, 28.56 and 16.36 is: 22.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.68 : 28.56 = 16.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.68/28.56 = 16.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.68x = 28.56 × 16.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.68x = 467.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467.24/20.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.59

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