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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.94, 28.86 and 17.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.94, 28.86 and 17.07 is: 23.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.94 : 28.86 = 17.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.94/28.86 = 17.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.94x = 28.86 × 17.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.94x = 492.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492.64/20.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.53

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