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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.31, 30.47 and 17.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.31, 30.47 and 17.76 is: 26.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.31 : 30.47 = 17.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.31/30.47 = 17.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.31x = 30.47 × 17.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.31x = 541.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541.15/20.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.64

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