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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.62, 31.02 and 17.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.62, 31.02 and 17.22 is: 25.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.62 : 31.02 = 17.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.62/31.02 = 17.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.62x = 31.02 × 17.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.62x = 534.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534.16/20.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.91

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