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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.11, 29.99 and 17.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.11, 29.99 and 17.97 is: 26.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.11 : 29.99 = 17.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.11/29.99 = 17.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.11x = 29.99 × 17.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.11x = 538.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538.92/20.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.80

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