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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.92, 31.38 and 17.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.92, 31.38 and 17.92 is: 26.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.92 : 31.38 = 17.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.92/31.38 = 17.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.92x = 31.38 × 17.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.92x = 562.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562.33/20.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.88

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