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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.21, 27.96 and 18.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.21, 27.96 and 18.92 is: 26.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.21 : 27.96 = 18.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.21/27.96 = 18.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.21x = 27.96 × 18.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.21x = 529.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529.00/20.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.18

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