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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.26, 27.97 and 18.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.26, 27.97 and 18.07 is: 24.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.26 : 27.97 = 18.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.26/27.97 = 18.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.26x = 27.97 × 18.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.26x = 505.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505.47/20.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.95

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