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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.43, 28.04 and 18.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.43, 28.04 and 18.62 is: 25.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.43 : 28.04 = 18.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.43/28.04 = 18.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.43x = 28.04 × 18.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.43x = 521.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521.87/20.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.54

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