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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.90, 28.80 and 16.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.90, 28.80 and 16.28 is: 22.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.90 : 28.80 = 16.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.90/28.80 = 16.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.90x = 28.80 × 16.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.90x = 468.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468.86/20.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.43

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