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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.14, 30.04 and 17.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.14, 30.04 and 17.10 is: 25.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.14 : 30.04 = 17.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.14/30.04 = 17.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.14x = 30.04 × 17.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.14x = 513.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513.68/20.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.51

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