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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.16, 30.08 and 18.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.16, 30.08 and 18.80 is: 28.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.16 : 30.08 = 18.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.16/30.08 = 18.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.16x = 30.08 × 18.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.16x = 565.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565.50/20.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.05

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