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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.94, 31.34 and 17.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.94, 31.34 and 17.88 is: 26.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.94 : 31.34 = 17.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.94/31.34 = 17.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.94x = 31.34 × 17.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.94x = 560.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560.36/20.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.76

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