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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.34, 27.92 and 18.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.34, 27.92 and 18.51 is: 25.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.34 : 27.92 = 18.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.34/27.92 = 18.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.34x = 27.92 × 18.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.34x = 516.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516.80/20.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.41

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