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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.15, 27.77 and 17.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.15, 27.77 and 17.43 is: 24.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.15 : 27.77 = 17.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.15/27.77 = 17.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.15x = 27.77 × 17.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.15x = 483.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483.94/20.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.02

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