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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.68, 30.96 and 17.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.68, 30.96 and 17.64 is: 26.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.68 : 30.96 = 17.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.68/30.96 = 17.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.68x = 30.96 × 17.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.68x = 546.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546.13/20.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.41

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