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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.18, 27.74 and 18.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.18, 27.74 and 18.09 is: 24.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.18 : 27.74 = 18.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.18/27.74 = 18.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.18x = 27.74 × 18.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.18x = 501.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501.86/20.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.87

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