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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.16, 30.06 and 18.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.16, 30.06 and 18.78 is: 28.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.16 : 30.06 = 18.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.16/30.06 = 18.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.16x = 30.06 × 18.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.16x = 564.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564.53/20.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.00

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