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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.24, 30.44 and 17.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.24, 30.44 and 17.60 is: 26.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.24 : 30.44 = 17.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.24/30.44 = 17.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.24x = 30.44 × 17.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.24x = 535.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535.74/20.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.47

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