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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.56, 30.96 and 18.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.56, 30.96 and 18.44 is: 27.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.56 : 30.96 = 18.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.56/30.96 = 18.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.56x = 30.96 × 18.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.56x = 570.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570.90/20.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.77

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