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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.20, 27.88 and 18.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.20, 27.88 and 18.04 is: 24.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.20 : 27.88 = 18.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.20/27.88 = 18.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.20x = 27.88 × 18.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.20x = 502.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502.96/20.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.90

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