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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.91, 28.89 and 17.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.91, 28.89 and 17.67 is: 24.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.91 : 28.89 = 17.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.91/28.89 = 17.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.91x = 28.89 × 17.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.91x = 510.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510.49/20.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.41

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