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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.25, 30.53 and 18.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.25, 30.53 and 18.95 is: 28.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.25 : 30.53 = 18.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.25/30.53 = 18.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.25x = 30.53 × 18.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.25x = 578.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578.55/20.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.57

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