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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.16, 27.75 and 18.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.16, 27.75 and 18.11 is: 24.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.16 : 27.75 = 18.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.16/27.75 = 18.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.16x = 27.75 × 18.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.16x = 502.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502.41/20.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.92

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