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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.19, 30.10 and 18.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.19, 30.10 and 18.67 is: 27.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.19 : 30.10 = 18.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.19/30.10 = 18.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.19x = 30.10 × 18.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.19x = 561.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561.97/20.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.83

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