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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.34, 30.30 and 18.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.34, 30.30 and 18.30 is: 27.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.34 : 30.30 = 18.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.34/30.30 = 18.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.34x = 30.30 × 18.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.34x = 554.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554.49/20.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.26

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