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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.14, 30.04 and 17.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.14, 30.04 and 17.62 is: 26.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.14 : 30.04 = 17.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.14/30.04 = 17.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.14x = 30.04 × 17.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.14x = 529.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529.30/20.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.28

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