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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.66, 30.95 and 17.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.66, 30.95 and 17.27 is: 25.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.66 : 30.95 = 17.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.66/30.95 = 17.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.66x = 30.95 × 17.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.66x = 534.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534.45/20.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.87

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