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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.23, 27.90 and 17.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.23, 27.90 and 17.93 is: 24.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.23 : 27.90 = 17.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.23/27.90 = 17.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.23x = 27.90 × 17.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.23x = 500.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500.11/20.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.73

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