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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.08, 30.16 and 18.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.08, 30.16 and 18.16 is: 27.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.08 : 30.16 = 18.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.08/30.16 = 18.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.08x = 30.16 × 18.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.08x = 547.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547.71/20.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.28

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