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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.48, 28.09 and 20.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.48, 28.09 and 20.18 is: 27.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.48 : 28.09 = 20.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.48/28.09 = 20.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.48x = 28.09 × 20.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.48x = 566.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566.86/20.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.68

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