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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.32, 28 and 18.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.32, 28 and 18.25 is: 25.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.32 : 28 = 18.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.32/28 = 18.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.32x = 28 × 18.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.32x = 511
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511/20.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.15

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