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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.63, 30.91 and 17.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.63, 30.91 and 17.27 is: 25.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.63 : 30.91 = 17.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.63/30.91 = 17.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.63x = 30.91 × 17.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.63x = 533.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533.82/20.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.88

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