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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.39, 30.43 and 18.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.39, 30.43 and 18.98 is: 28.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.39 : 30.43 = 18.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.39/30.43 = 18.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.39x = 30.43 × 18.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.39x = 577.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577.56/20.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.33

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