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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.04, 27.69 and 17.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.04, 27.69 and 17.61 is: 24.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.04 : 27.69 = 17.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.04/27.69 = 17.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.04x = 27.69 × 17.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.04x = 487.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487.62/20.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.33

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