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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.17, 27.81 and 14.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.17, 27.81 and 14.63 is: 20.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.17 : 27.81 = 14.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.17/27.81 = 14.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.17x = 27.81 × 14.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.17x = 406.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406.86/20.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.17

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