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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.28, 28.04 and 17.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.28, 28.04 and 17.04 is: 23.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.28 : 28.04 = 17.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.28/28.04 = 17.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.28x = 28.04 × 17.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.28x = 477.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477.80/20.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.56

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