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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.09, 27.63 and 17.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.09, 27.63 and 17.79 is: 24.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.09 : 27.63 = 17.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.09/27.63 = 17.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.09x = 27.63 × 17.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.09x = 491.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491.54/20.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.47

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