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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.34, 28.02 and 18.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.34, 28.02 and 18.69 is: 25.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.34 : 28.02 = 18.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.34/28.02 = 18.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.34x = 28.02 × 18.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.34x = 523.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523.69/20.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.75

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