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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.76, 28.52 and 17.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.76, 28.52 and 17.67 is: 24.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.76 : 28.52 = 17.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.76/28.52 = 17.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.76x = 28.52 × 17.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.76x = 503.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503.95/20.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.27

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