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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.07, 30.06 and 17.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.07, 30.06 and 17.34 is: 25.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.07 : 30.06 = 17.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.07/30.06 = 17.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.07x = 30.06 × 17.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.07x = 521.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521.24/20.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.97

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