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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.76, 28.67 and 16.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.76, 28.67 and 16.17 is: 22.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.76 : 28.67 = 16.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.76/28.67 = 16.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.76x = 28.67 × 16.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.76x = 463.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463.59/20.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.33

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