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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.32, 30.37 and 17.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.32, 30.37 and 17.31 is: 25.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.32 : 30.37 = 17.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.32/30.37 = 17.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.32x = 30.37 × 17.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.32x = 525.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525.70/20.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.87

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