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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.76, 28.56 and 17.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.76, 28.56 and 17.48 is: 24.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.76 : 28.56 = 17.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.76/28.56 = 17.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.76x = 28.56 × 17.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.76x = 499.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499.23/20.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.05

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