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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.60, 30.92 and 17.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.60, 30.92 and 17.76 is: 26.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.60 : 30.92 = 17.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.60/30.92 = 17.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.60x = 30.92 × 17.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.60x = 549.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549.14/20.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.66

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