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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.28, 27.82 and 18.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.28, 27.82 and 18.18 is: 24.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.28 : 27.82 = 18.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.28/27.82 = 18.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.28x = 27.82 × 18.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.28x = 505.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505.77/20.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.94

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