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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.07, 30.14 and 18.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.07, 30.14 and 18.71 is: 28.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.07 : 30.14 = 18.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.07/30.14 = 18.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.07x = 30.14 × 18.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.07x = 563.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563.82/20.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.09

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