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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.94, 28.83 and 16.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.94, 28.83 and 16.83 is: 23.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.94 : 28.83 = 16.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.94/28.83 = 16.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.94x = 28.83 × 16.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.94x = 485.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485.21/20.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.17

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