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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.36, 28.02 and 17.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.36, 28.02 and 17.22 is: 23.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.36 : 28.02 = 17.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.36/28.02 = 17.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.36x = 28.02 × 17.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.36x = 482.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482.50/20.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.70

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