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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.54, 30.94 and 17.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.54, 30.94 and 17.35 is: 26.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.54 : 30.94 = 17.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.54/30.94 = 17.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.54x = 30.94 × 17.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.54x = 536.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536.72/20.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.13

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