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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.15, 30.08 and 18.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.15, 30.08 and 18.12 is: 27.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.15 : 30.08 = 18.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.15/30.08 = 18.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.15x = 30.08 × 18.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.15x = 544.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544.96/20.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.05

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