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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.58, 28.33 and 18.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.58, 28.33 and 18.61 is: 25.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.58 : 28.33 = 18.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.58/28.33 = 18.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.58x = 28.33 × 18.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.58x = 527.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527.22/20.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.62

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