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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20, 27.54 and 17.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20, 27.54 and 17.95 is: 24.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20 : 27.54 = 17.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20/27.54 = 17.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20x = 27.54 × 17.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20x = 494.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494.34/20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.72

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