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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.31, 28.04 and 17.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.31, 28.04 and 17.75 is: 24.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.31 : 28.04 = 17.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.31/28.04 = 17.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.31x = 28.04 × 17.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.31x = 497.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497.71/20.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.51

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