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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.76, 31.17 and 17.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.76, 31.17 and 17.39 is: 26.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.76 : 31.17 = 17.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.76/31.17 = 17.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.76x = 31.17 × 17.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.76x = 541.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541.89/20.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.10

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