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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.16, 30.18 and 17.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.16, 30.18 and 17.44 is: 26.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.16 : 30.18 = 17.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.16/30.18 = 17.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.16x = 30.18 × 17.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.16x = 526.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526.34/20.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.11

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