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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.91, 28.85 and 16.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.91, 28.85 and 16.56 is: 22.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.91 : 28.85 = 16.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.91/28.85 = 16.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.91x = 28.85 × 16.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.91x = 477.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477.67/20.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.84

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