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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.28, 28.12 and 18.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.28, 28.12 and 18.48 is: 25.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.28 : 28.12 = 18.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.28/28.12 = 18.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.28x = 28.12 × 18.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.28x = 519.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519.66/20.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.62

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