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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.08, 27.76 and 17.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.08, 27.76 and 17.35 is: 23.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.08 : 27.76 = 17.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.08/27.76 = 17.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.08x = 27.76 × 17.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.08x = 481.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481.64/20.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.99

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