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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.14, 27.65 and 17.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.14, 27.65 and 17.41 is: 23.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.14 : 27.65 = 17.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.14/27.65 = 17.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.14x = 27.65 × 17.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.14x = 481.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481.39/20.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.90

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