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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.07, 30.14 and 18.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.07, 30.14 and 18.21 is: 27.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.07 : 30.14 = 18.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.07/30.14 = 18.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.07x = 30.14 × 18.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.07x = 548.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548.85/20.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.35

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