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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.48, 28.30 and 17.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.48, 28.30 and 17.40 is: 24.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.48 : 28.30 = 17.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.48/28.30 = 17.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.48x = 28.30 × 17.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.48x = 492.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492.42/20.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.04

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