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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.88, 28.83 and 17.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.88, 28.83 and 17.44 is: 24.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.88 : 28.83 = 17.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.88/28.83 = 17.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.88x = 28.83 × 17.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.88x = 502.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502.82/20.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.08

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