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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.17, 30.07 and 18.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.17, 30.07 and 18.55 is: 27.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.17 : 30.07 = 18.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.17/30.07 = 18.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.17x = 30.07 × 18.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.17x = 557.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557.71/20.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.65

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