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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.73, 30.95 and 16.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.73, 30.95 and 16.23 is: 24.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.73 : 30.95 = 16.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.73/30.95 = 16.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.73x = 30.95 × 16.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.73x = 502.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502.32/20.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.23

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