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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.65, 28.43 and 17.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.65, 28.43 and 17.58 is: 24.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.65 : 28.43 = 17.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.65/28.43 = 17.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.65x = 28.43 × 17.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.65x = 499.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499.80/20.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.20

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