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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.54, 30.69 and 17.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.54, 30.69 and 17.70 is: 26.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.54 : 30.69 = 17.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.54/30.69 = 17.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.54x = 30.69 × 17.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.54x = 543.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543.21/20.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.45

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