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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.20, 23.80 and 18.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.20, 23.80 and 18.20 is: 23.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.20 : 23.80 = 18.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.20/23.80 = 18.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.20x = 23.80 × 18.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.20x = 433.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433.16/18.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.80

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