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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.11, 27.73 and 18.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.11, 27.73 and 18.96 is: 26.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.11 : 27.73 = 18.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.11/27.73 = 18.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.11x = 27.73 × 18.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.11x = 525.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525.67/20.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.14

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