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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.14, 27.80 and 18.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.14, 27.80 and 18.69 is: 25.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.14 : 27.80 = 18.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.14/27.80 = 18.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.14x = 27.80 × 18.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.14x = 519.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519.58/20.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.80

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