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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.32, 30.29 and 17.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.32, 30.29 and 17.56 is: 26.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.32 : 30.29 = 17.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.32/30.29 = 17.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.32x = 30.29 × 17.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.32x = 531.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531.89/20.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.18

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