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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.25, 28.01 and 18.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.25, 28.01 and 18.97 is: 26.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.25 : 28.01 = 18.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.25/28.01 = 18.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.25x = 28.01 × 18.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.25x = 531.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531.33/20.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.24

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