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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.39, 30.69 and 18.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.39, 30.69 and 18.50 is: 27.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.39 : 30.69 = 18.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.39/30.69 = 18.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.39x = 30.69 × 18.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.39x = 567.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567.61/20.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.84

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