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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.10, 27.60 and 18.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.10, 27.60 and 18.60 is: 25.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.10 : 27.60 = 18.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.10/27.60 = 18.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.10x = 27.60 × 18.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.10x = 513.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513.36/20.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.54

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