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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.05, 30.07 and 17.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.05, 30.07 and 17.82 is: 26.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.05 : 30.07 = 17.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.05/30.07 = 17.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.05x = 30.07 × 17.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.05x = 535.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535.87/20.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.73

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