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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.50, 30.75 and 18.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.50, 30.75 and 18.12 is: 27.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.50 : 30.75 = 18.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.50/30.75 = 18.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.50x = 30.75 × 18.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.50x = 557.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557.19/20.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.18

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