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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.93, 31.52 and 17.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.93, 31.52 and 17.53 is: 26.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.93 : 31.52 = 17.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.93/31.52 = 17.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.93x = 31.52 × 17.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.93x = 552.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552.46/20.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.40

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