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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.83, 28.68 and 17.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.83, 28.68 and 17.75 is: 24.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.83 : 28.68 = 17.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.83/28.68 = 17.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.83x = 28.68 × 17.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.83x = 509.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509.07/20.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.44

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