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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.02, 29.98 and 17.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.02, 29.98 and 17.95 is: 26.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.02 : 29.98 = 17.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.02/29.98 = 17.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.02x = 29.98 × 17.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.02x = 538.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538.14/20.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.88

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