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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.67, 30.86 and 17.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.67, 30.86 and 17.25 is: 25.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.67 : 30.86 = 17.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.67/30.86 = 17.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.67x = 30.86 × 17.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.67x = 532.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532.34/20.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.75

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