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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.56, 28.38 and 18.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.56, 28.38 and 18.82 is: 25.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.56 : 28.38 = 18.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.56/28.38 = 18.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.56x = 28.38 × 18.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.56x = 534.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534.11/20.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.98

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