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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.78, 31.30 and 17.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.78, 31.30 and 17.42 is: 26.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.78 : 31.30 = 17.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.78/31.30 = 17.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.78x = 31.30 × 17.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.78x = 545.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545.16/20.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.23

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