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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.63, 30.97 and 17.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.63, 30.97 and 17.25 is: 25.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.63 : 30.97 = 17.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.63/30.97 = 17.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.63x = 30.97 × 17.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.63x = 534.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534.23/20.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.90

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