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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.43, 28.17 and 16.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.43, 28.17 and 16.92 is: 23.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.43 : 28.17 = 16.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.43/28.17 = 16.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.43x = 28.17 × 16.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.43x = 476.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476.64/20.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.33

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