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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.35, 28.16 and 17.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.35, 28.16 and 17.80 is: 24.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.35 : 28.16 = 17.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.35/28.16 = 17.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.35x = 28.16 × 17.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.35x = 501.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501.25/20.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.63

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