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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.06, 29.95 and 18.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.06, 29.95 and 18.04 is: 26.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.06 : 29.95 = 18.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.06/29.95 = 18.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.06x = 29.95 × 18.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.06x = 540.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540.21/20.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.93

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