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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.95, 31.44 and 16.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.95, 31.44 and 16.95 is: 25.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.95 : 31.44 = 16.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.95/31.44 = 16.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.95x = 31.44 × 16.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.95x = 532.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532.91/20.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.44

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