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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.11, 29.98 and 18.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.11, 29.98 and 18.97 is: 28.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.11 : 29.98 = 18.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.11/29.98 = 18.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.11x = 29.98 × 18.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.11x = 568.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568.72/20.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.28

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