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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.56, 28.26 and 18.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.56, 28.26 and 18.47 is: 25.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.56 : 28.26 = 18.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.56/28.26 = 18.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.56x = 28.26 × 18.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.56x = 521.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521.75/20.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.38

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