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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.28, 28.01 and 18.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.28, 28.01 and 18.00 is: 24.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.28 : 28.01 = 18.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.28/28.01 = 18.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.28x = 28.01 × 18.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.28x = 503.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503.95/20.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.86

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