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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.45, 30.65 and 18.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.45, 30.65 and 18.70 is: 28.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.45 : 30.65 = 18.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.45/30.65 = 18.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.45x = 30.65 × 18.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.45x = 572.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572.98/20.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.02

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