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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.49, 30.72 and 17.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.49, 30.72 and 17.30 is: 25.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.49 : 30.72 = 17.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.49/30.72 = 17.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.49x = 30.72 × 17.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.49x = 531.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531.30/20.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.93

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