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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.83, 31.19 and 16.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.83, 31.19 and 16.53 is: 24.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.83 : 31.19 = 16.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.83/31.19 = 16.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.83x = 31.19 × 16.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.83x = 515.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515.41/20.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.75

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