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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.08, 30.24 and 18.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.08, 30.24 and 18.99 is: 28.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.08 : 30.24 = 18.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.08/30.24 = 18.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.08x = 30.24 × 18.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.08x = 574.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574.26/20.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.60

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