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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.09, 29.94 and 18.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.09, 29.94 and 18.07 is: 26.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.09 : 29.94 = 18.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.09/29.94 = 18.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.09x = 29.94 × 18.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.09x = 541.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541.02/20.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.93

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