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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.10, 30.18 and 18.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.10, 30.18 and 18.74 is: 28.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.10 : 30.18 = 18.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.10/30.18 = 18.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.10x = 30.18 × 18.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.10x = 565.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565.57/20.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.14

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