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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.37, 30.39 and 18.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.37, 30.39 and 18.09 is: 26.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.37 : 30.39 = 18.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.37/30.39 = 18.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.37x = 30.39 × 18.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.37x = 549.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549.76/20.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.99

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