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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.15, 29.97 and 18.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.15, 29.97 and 18.23 is: 27.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.15 : 29.97 = 18.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.15/29.97 = 18.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.15x = 29.97 × 18.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.15x = 546.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546.20/20.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.11

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