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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.08, 27.71 and 13.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.08, 27.71 and 13.18 is: 18.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.08 : 27.71 = 13.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.08/27.71 = 13.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.08x = 27.71 × 13.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.08x = 365.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365.01/20.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.18

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