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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.09, 27.74 and 18.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.09, 27.74 and 18.07 is: 24.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.09 : 27.74 = 18.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.09/27.74 = 18.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.09x = 27.74 × 18.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.09x = 501.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501.26/20.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.95

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