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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.03, 29.81 and 18.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.03, 29.81 and 18.76 is: 27.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.03 : 29.81 = 18.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.03/29.81 = 18.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.03x = 29.81 × 18.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.03x = 558.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558.99/20.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.91

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