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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.64, 28.41 and 17.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.64, 28.41 and 17.61 is: 24.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.64 : 28.41 = 17.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.64/28.41 = 17.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.64x = 28.41 × 17.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.64x = 500.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500.30/20.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.24

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