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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.96, 28.96 and 16.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.96, 28.96 and 16.36 is: 22.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.96 : 28.96 = 16.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.96/28.96 = 16.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.96x = 28.96 × 16.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.96x = 473.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473.79/20.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.60

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