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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.06, 27.62 and 17.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.06, 27.62 and 17.60 is: 24.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.06 : 27.62 = 17.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.06/27.62 = 17.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.06x = 27.62 × 17.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.06x = 486.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486.11/20.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.23

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