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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.30, 30.37 and 17.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.30, 30.37 and 17.09 is: 25.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.30 : 30.37 = 17.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.30/30.37 = 17.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.30x = 30.37 × 17.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.30x = 519.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519.02/20.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.57

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