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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.02, 30.18 and 18.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.02, 30.18 and 18.88 is: 28.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.02 : 30.18 = 18.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.02/30.18 = 18.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.02x = 30.18 × 18.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.02x = 569.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569.80/20.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.46

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