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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.14, 27.81 and 18.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.14, 27.81 and 18.10 is: 24.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.14 : 27.81 = 18.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.14/27.81 = 18.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.14x = 27.81 × 18.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.14x = 503.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503.36/20.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.99

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