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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.29, 27.98 and 18.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.29, 27.98 and 18.45 is: 25.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.29 : 27.98 = 18.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.29/27.98 = 18.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.29x = 27.98 × 18.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.29x = 516.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516.36/20.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.44

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