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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.08, 30.08 and 18.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.08, 30.08 and 18.87 is: 28.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.08 : 30.08 = 18.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.08/30.08 = 18.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.08x = 30.08 × 18.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.08x = 567.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567.54/20.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.26

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