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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.18, 27.80 and 14.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.18, 27.80 and 14.03 is: 19.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.18 : 27.80 = 14.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.18/27.80 = 14.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.18x = 27.80 × 14.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.18x = 390.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390.14/20.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.33

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