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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.55, 30.95 and 17.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.55, 30.95 and 17.22 is: 25.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.55 : 30.95 = 17.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.55/30.95 = 17.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.55x = 30.95 × 17.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.55x = 533.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533.00/20.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.94

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