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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.36, 30.68 and 18.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.36, 30.68 and 18.38 is: 27.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.36 : 30.68 = 18.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.36/30.68 = 18.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.36x = 30.68 × 18.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.36x = 563.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563.90/20.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.70

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