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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.35, 30.35 and 18.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.35, 30.35 and 18.73 is: 27.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.35 : 30.35 = 18.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.35/30.35 = 18.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.35x = 30.35 × 18.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.35x = 568.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568.46/20.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.93

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