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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.07, 30.26 and 18.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.07, 30.26 and 18.63 is: 28.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.07 : 30.26 = 18.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.07/30.26 = 18.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.07x = 30.26 × 18.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.07x = 563.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563.79/20.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.09

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