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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.84, 31.16 and 17.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.84, 31.16 and 17.17 is: 25.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.84 : 31.16 = 17.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.84/31.16 = 17.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.84x = 31.16 × 17.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.84x = 534.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534.98/20.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.68

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