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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.55, 28.32 and 17.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.55, 28.32 and 17.46 is: 24.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.55 : 28.32 = 17.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.55/28.32 = 17.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.55x = 28.32 × 17.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.55x = 494.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494.47/20.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.06

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