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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.20, 27.93 and 18.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.20, 27.93 and 18.17 is: 25.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.20 : 27.93 = 18.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.20/27.93 = 18.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.20x = 27.93 × 18.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.20x = 507.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507.49/20.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.12

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