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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.22, 27.93 and 17.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.22, 27.93 and 17.31 is: 23.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.22 : 27.93 = 17.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.22/27.93 = 17.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.22x = 27.93 × 17.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.22x = 483.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483.47/20.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.91

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