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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.22, 27.77 and 17.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.22, 27.77 and 17.15 is: 23.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.22 : 27.77 = 17.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.22/27.77 = 17.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.22x = 27.77 × 17.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.22x = 476.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476.03/20.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.54

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