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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.06, 30.02 and 17.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.06, 30.02 and 17.42 is: 26.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.06 : 30.02 = 17.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.06/30.02 = 17.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.06x = 30.02 × 17.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.06x = 522.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522.95/20.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.07

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