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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.43, 30.56 and 17.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.43, 30.56 and 17.23 is: 25.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.43 : 30.56 = 17.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.43/30.56 = 17.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.43x = 30.56 × 17.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.43x = 526.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526.55/20.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.77

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