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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.32, 30.37 and 18.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.32, 30.37 and 18.04 is: 26.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.32 : 30.37 = 18.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.32/30.37 = 18.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.32x = 30.37 × 18.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.32x = 547.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547.87/20.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.96

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