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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.57, 30.73 and 18.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.57, 30.73 and 18.33 is: 27.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.57 : 30.73 = 18.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.57/30.73 = 18.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.57x = 30.73 × 18.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.57x = 563.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563.28/20.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.38

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