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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.35, 30.66 and 18.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.35, 30.66 and 18.91 is: 28.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.35 : 30.66 = 18.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.35/30.66 = 18.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.35x = 30.66 × 18.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.35x = 579.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579.53/20.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.49

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