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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.31, 28.02 and 18.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.31, 28.02 and 18.48 is: 25.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.31 : 28.02 = 18.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.31/28.02 = 18.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.31x = 28.02 × 18.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.31x = 517.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517.81/20.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.50

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