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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.36, 28.07 and 17.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.36, 28.07 and 17.28 is: 23.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.36 : 28.07 = 17.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.36/28.07 = 17.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.36x = 28.07 × 17.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.36x = 484.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484.96/20.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.83

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