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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.49, 30.58 and 18.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.49, 30.58 and 18.09 is: 27.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.49 : 30.58 = 18.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.49/30.58 = 18.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.49x = 30.58 × 18.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.49x = 553.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553.19/20.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.00

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