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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.02, 27.62 and 18.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.02, 27.62 and 18.86 is: 26.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.02 : 27.62 = 18.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.02/27.62 = 18.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.02x = 27.62 × 18.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.02x = 520.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520.91/20.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.02

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