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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.58, 31.02 and 18.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.58, 31.02 and 18.64 is: 28.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.58 : 31.02 = 18.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.58/31.02 = 18.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.58x = 31.02 × 18.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.58x = 578.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578.21/20.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.10

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