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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.96, 28.94 and 17.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.96, 28.94 and 17.08 is: 23.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.96 : 28.94 = 17.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.96/28.94 = 17.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.96x = 28.94 × 17.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.96x = 494.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494.30/20.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.58

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