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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.69, 30.86 and 17.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.69, 30.86 and 17.95 is: 26.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.69 : 30.86 = 17.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.69/30.86 = 17.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.69x = 30.86 × 17.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.69x = 553.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553.94/20.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.77

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