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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.69, 31 and 16.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.69, 31 and 16.44 is: 24.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.69 : 31 = 16.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.69/31 = 16.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.69x = 31 × 16.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.69x = 509.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509.64/20.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.63

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