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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.35, 30.67 and 18.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.35, 30.67 and 18.64 is: 28.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.35 : 30.67 = 18.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.35/30.67 = 18.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.35x = 30.67 × 18.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.35x = 571.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571.69/20.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.09

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