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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.23, 30.30 and 17.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.23, 30.30 and 17.24 is: 25.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.23 : 30.30 = 17.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.23/30.30 = 17.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.23x = 30.30 × 17.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.23x = 522.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522.37/20.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.82

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