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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.91, 31.19 and 17.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.91, 31.19 and 17.49 is: 26.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.91 : 31.19 = 17.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.91/31.19 = 17.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.91x = 31.19 × 17.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.91x = 545.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545.51/20.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.09

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