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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.53, 28.34 and 18.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.53, 28.34 and 18.48 is: 25.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.53 : 28.34 = 18.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.53/28.34 = 18.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.53x = 28.34 × 18.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.53x = 523.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523.62/20.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.51

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