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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.77, 30.99 and 17.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.77, 30.99 and 17.41 is: 25.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.77 : 30.99 = 17.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.77/30.99 = 17.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.77x = 30.99 × 17.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.77x = 539.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539.54/20.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.98

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