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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.13, 30.24 and 17.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.13, 30.24 and 17.16 is: 25.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.13 : 30.24 = 17.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.13/30.24 = 17.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.13x = 30.24 × 17.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.13x = 518.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518.92/20.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.78

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