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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.24, 30.17 and 18.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.24, 30.17 and 18.51 is: 27.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.24 : 30.17 = 18.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.24/30.17 = 18.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.24x = 30.17 × 18.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.24x = 558.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558.35/20.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.59

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