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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.45, 28.26 and 18.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.45, 28.26 and 18.83 is: 26.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.45 : 28.26 = 18.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.45/28.26 = 18.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.45x = 28.26 × 18.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.45x = 532.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532.04/20.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.02

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