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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.80, 28.68 and 16.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.80, 28.68 and 16.20 is: 22.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.80 : 28.68 = 16.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.80/28.68 = 16.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.80x = 28.68 × 16.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.80x = 464.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464.62/20.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.34

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