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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.30, 27.94 and 17.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.30, 27.94 and 17.60 is: 24.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.30 : 27.94 = 17.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.30/27.94 = 17.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.30x = 27.94 × 17.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.30x = 491.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491.56/20.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.22

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