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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.77, 28.65 and 17.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.77, 28.65 and 17.14 is: 23.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.77 : 28.65 = 17.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.77/28.65 = 17.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.77x = 28.65 × 17.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.77x = 491.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491.06/20.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.64

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