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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.02, 30.08 and 18.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.02, 30.08 and 18.06 is: 27.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.02 : 30.08 = 18.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.02/30.08 = 18.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.02x = 30.08 × 18.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.02x = 543.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543.24/20.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.14

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