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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.98, 28.88 and 16.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.98, 28.88 and 16.31 is: 22.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.98 : 28.88 = 16.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.98/28.88 = 16.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.98x = 28.88 × 16.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.98x = 471.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471.03/20.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.46

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