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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.64, 30.83 and 17.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.64, 30.83 and 17.81 is: 26.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.64 : 30.83 = 17.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.64/30.83 = 17.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.64x = 30.83 × 17.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.64x = 548.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548.84/20.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.59

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