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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.16, 30.15 and 17.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.16, 30.15 and 17.88 is: 26.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.16 : 30.15 = 17.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.16/30.15 = 17.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.16x = 30.15 × 17.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.16x = 539.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539.08/20.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.74

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