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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.09, 27.69 and 17.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.09, 27.69 and 17.03 is: 23.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.09 : 27.69 = 17.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.09/27.69 = 17.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.09x = 27.69 × 17.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.09x = 471.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471.42/20.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.47

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