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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.07, 29.98 and 17.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.07, 29.98 and 17.83 is: 26.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.07 : 29.98 = 17.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.07/29.98 = 17.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.07x = 29.98 × 17.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.07x = 534.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534.50/20.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.63

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