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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.58, 28.41 and 18.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.58, 28.41 and 18.52 is: 25.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.58 : 28.41 = 18.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.58/28.41 = 18.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.58x = 28.41 × 18.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.58x = 526.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526.15/20.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.57

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