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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.12, 27.72 and 18.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.12, 27.72 and 18.96 is: 26.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.12 : 27.72 = 18.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.12/27.72 = 18.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.12x = 27.72 × 18.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.12x = 525.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525.57/20.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.12

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