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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.07, 29.99 and 18.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.07, 29.99 and 18.90 is: 28.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.07 : 29.99 = 18.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.07/29.99 = 18.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.07x = 29.99 × 18.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.07x = 566.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566.86/20.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.24

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