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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.53, 30.81 and 18.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.53, 30.81 and 18.31 is: 27.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.53 : 30.81 = 18.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.53/30.81 = 18.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.53x = 30.81 × 18.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.53x = 563.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563.98/20.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.48

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