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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.84, 31.34 and 17.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.84, 31.34 and 17.04 is: 25.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.84 : 31.34 = 17.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.84/31.34 = 17.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.84x = 31.34 × 17.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.84x = 534.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534.03/20.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.63

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