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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.28, 30.26 and 18.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.28, 30.26 and 18.38 is: 27.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.28 : 30.26 = 18.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.28/30.26 = 18.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.28x = 30.26 × 18.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.28x = 556.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556.18/20.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.42

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