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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.38, 30.53 and 17.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.38, 30.53 and 17.19 is: 25.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.38 : 30.53 = 17.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.38/30.53 = 17.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.38x = 30.53 × 17.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.38x = 524.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524.81/20.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.75

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