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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.44, 28.22 and 18.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.44, 28.22 and 18.60 is: 25.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.44 : 28.22 = 18.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.44/28.22 = 18.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.44x = 28.22 × 18.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.44x = 524.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524.89/20.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.68

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