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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.06, 27.67 and 17.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.06, 27.67 and 17.88 is: 24.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.06 : 27.67 = 17.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.06/27.67 = 17.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.06x = 27.67 × 17.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.06x = 494.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494.67/20.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.67

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