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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.32, 30.41 and 17.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.32, 30.41 and 17.35 is: 25.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.32 : 30.41 = 17.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.32/30.41 = 17.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.32x = 30.41 × 17.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.32x = 527.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527.52/20.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.96

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