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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.81, 28.69 and 17.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.81, 28.69 and 17.11 is: 23.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.81 : 28.69 = 17.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.81/28.69 = 17.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.81x = 28.69 × 17.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.81x = 490.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490.81/20.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.59

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