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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.25, 30.24 and 17.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.25, 30.24 and 17.96 is: 26.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.25 : 30.24 = 17.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.25/30.24 = 17.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.25x = 30.24 × 17.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.25x = 542.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542.96/20.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.81

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