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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.40, 28.08 and 18.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.40, 28.08 and 18.90 is: 26.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.40 : 28.08 = 18.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.40/28.08 = 18.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.40x = 28.08 × 18.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.40x = 530.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530.71/20.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.02

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