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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.66, 28.50 and 17.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.66, 28.50 and 17.04 is: 23.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.66 : 28.50 = 17.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.66/28.50 = 17.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.66x = 28.50 × 17.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.66x = 485.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485.64/20.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.51

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