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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.03, 29.97 and 17.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.03, 29.97 and 17.15 is: 25.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.03 : 29.97 = 17.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.03/29.97 = 17.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.03x = 29.97 × 17.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.03x = 513.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513.84/20.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.66

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