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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.39, 28.11 and 17.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.39, 28.11 and 17.63 is: 24.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.39 : 28.11 = 17.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.39/28.11 = 17.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.39x = 28.11 × 17.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.39x = 495.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495.44/20.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.30

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