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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.74, 28.63 and 16.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.74, 28.63 and 16.13 is: 22.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.74 : 28.63 = 16.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.74/28.63 = 16.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.74x = 28.63 × 16.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.74x = 461.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461.80/20.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.27

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