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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.95, 31.26 and 17.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.95, 31.26 and 17.76 is: 26.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.95 : 31.26 = 17.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.95/31.26 = 17.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.95x = 31.26 × 17.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.95x = 555.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555.18/20.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.50

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