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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.05, 27.79 and 18.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.05, 27.79 and 18.68 is: 25.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.05 : 27.79 = 18.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.05/27.79 = 18.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.05x = 27.79 × 18.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.05x = 519.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519.19/20.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.90

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