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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.40, 28.02 and 18.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.40, 28.02 and 18.66 is: 25.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.40 : 28.02 = 18.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.40/28.02 = 18.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.40x = 28.02 × 18.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.40x = 522.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522.85/20.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.63

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