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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.10, 27.90 and 18.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.10, 27.90 and 18.66 is: 25.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.10 : 27.90 = 18.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.10/27.90 = 18.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.10x = 27.90 × 18.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.10x = 520.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520.52/20.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.90

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