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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.46, 28.11 and 18.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.46, 28.11 and 18.42 is: 25.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.46 : 28.11 = 18.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.46/28.11 = 18.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.46x = 28.11 × 18.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.46x = 517.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517.79/20.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.31

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