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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.46, 30.81 and 18.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.46, 30.81 and 18.54 is: 27.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.46 : 30.81 = 18.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.46/30.81 = 18.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.46x = 30.81 × 18.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.46x = 571.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571.22/20.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.92

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