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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.10, 27.72 and 18.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.10, 27.72 and 18.90 is: 26.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.10 : 27.72 = 18.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.10/27.72 = 18.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.10x = 27.72 × 18.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.10x = 523.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523.91/20.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.07

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