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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.68, 30.94 and 16.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.68, 30.94 and 16.18 is: 24.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.68 : 30.94 = 16.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.68/30.94 = 16.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.68x = 30.94 × 16.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.68x = 500.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500.61/20.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.21

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