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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.07, 29.94 and 17.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.07, 29.94 and 17.37 is: 25.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.07 : 29.94 = 17.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.07/29.94 = 17.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.07x = 29.94 × 17.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.07x = 520.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520.06/20.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.91

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