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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.41, 28.10 and 17.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.41, 28.10 and 17.98 is: 24.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.41 : 28.10 = 17.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.41/28.10 = 17.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.41x = 28.10 × 17.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.41x = 505.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505.24/20.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.75

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