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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.76, 28.62 and 16.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.76, 28.62 and 16.62 is: 22.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.76 : 28.62 = 16.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.76/28.62 = 16.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.76x = 28.62 × 16.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.76x = 475.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475.66/20.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.91

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