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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.12, 30.29 and 17.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.12, 30.29 and 17.28 is: 26.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.12 : 30.29 = 17.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.12/30.29 = 17.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.12x = 30.29 × 17.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.12x = 523.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523.32/20.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.02

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