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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.37, 27.94 and 17.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.37, 27.94 and 17.94 is: 24.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.37 : 27.94 = 17.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.37/27.94 = 17.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.37x = 27.94 × 17.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.37x = 501.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501.24/20.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.61

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