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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.98, 28.99 and 17.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.98, 28.99 and 17.33 is: 23.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.98 : 28.99 = 17.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.98/28.99 = 17.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.98x = 28.99 × 17.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.98x = 502.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502.44/20.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.95

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