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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.44, 30.69 and 18.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.44, 30.69 and 18.19 is: 27.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.44 : 30.69 = 18.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.44/30.69 = 18.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.44x = 30.69 × 18.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.44x = 558.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558.25/20.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.31

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