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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.65, 28.44 and 17.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.65, 28.44 and 17.02 is: 23.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.65 : 28.44 = 17.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.65/28.44 = 17.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.65x = 28.44 × 17.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.65x = 484.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484.05/20.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.44

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