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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.84, 28.73 and 16.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.84, 28.73 and 16.49 is: 22.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.84 : 28.73 = 16.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.84/28.73 = 16.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.84x = 28.73 × 16.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.84x = 473.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473.53/20.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.73

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