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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.83, 28.77 and 17.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.83, 28.77 and 17.55 is: 24.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.83 : 28.77 = 17.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.83/28.77 = 17.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.83x = 28.77 × 17.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.83x = 504.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504.85/20.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.24

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