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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.18, 30.24 and 12.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.18, 30.24 and 12.57 is: 18.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.18 : 30.24 = 12.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.18/30.24 = 12.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.18x = 30.24 × 12.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.18x = 380.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380.12/20.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.84

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