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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.92, 28.88 and 17.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.92, 28.88 and 17.68 is: 24.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.92 : 28.88 = 17.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.92/28.88 = 17.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.92x = 28.88 × 17.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.92x = 510.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510.60/20.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.41

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