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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.68, 31.08 and 16.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.68, 31.08 and 16.92 is: 25.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.68 : 31.08 = 16.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.68/31.08 = 16.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.68x = 31.08 × 16.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.68x = 525.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525.87/20.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.43

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