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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.03, 27.59 and 17.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.03, 27.59 and 17.33 is: 23.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.03 : 27.59 = 17.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.03/27.59 = 17.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.03x = 27.59 × 17.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.03x = 477.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477.91/20.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.87

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