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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.82, 28.63 and 17.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.82, 28.63 and 17.09 is: 23.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.82 : 28.63 = 17.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.82/28.63 = 17.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.82x = 28.63 × 17.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.82x = 489.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489.29/20.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.50

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