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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.58, 30.89 and 18.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.58, 30.89 and 18.90 is: 28.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.58 : 30.89 = 18.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.58/30.89 = 18.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.58x = 30.89 × 18.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.58x = 583.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583.73/20.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.36

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