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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.97, 29.01 and 17.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.97, 29.01 and 17.34 is: 23.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.97 : 29.01 = 17.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.97/29.01 = 17.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.97x = 29.01 × 17.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.97x = 503.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503.03/20.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.99

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