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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.47, 30.58 and 18.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.47, 30.58 and 18.32 is: 27.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.47 : 30.58 = 18.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.47/30.58 = 18.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.47x = 30.58 × 18.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.47x = 560.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560.26/20.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.37

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