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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.33, 30.35 and 17.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.33, 30.35 and 17.63 is: 26.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.33 : 30.35 = 17.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.33/30.35 = 17.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.33x = 30.35 × 17.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.33x = 535.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535.07/20.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.32

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