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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.27, 30.37 and 18.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.27, 30.37 and 18.77 is: 28.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.27 : 30.37 = 18.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.27/30.37 = 18.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.27x = 30.37 × 18.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.27x = 569.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569.85/20.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.12

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