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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.33, 27.92 and 17.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.33, 27.92 and 17.25 is: 23.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.33 : 27.92 = 17.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.33/27.92 = 17.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.33x = 27.92 × 17.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.33x = 481.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481.62/20.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.69

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