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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.31, 28.08 and 18.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.31, 28.08 and 18.65 is: 25.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.31 : 28.08 = 18.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.31/28.08 = 18.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.31x = 28.08 × 18.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.31x = 523.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523.55/20.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.78

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