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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.92, 28.85 and 17.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.92, 28.85 and 17.47 is: 24.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.92 : 28.85 = 17.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.92/28.85 = 17.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.92x = 28.85 × 17.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.92x = 504.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504.01/20.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.09

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