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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.59, 30.98 and 18.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.59, 30.98 and 18.65 is: 28.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.59 : 30.98 = 18.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.59/30.98 = 18.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.59x = 30.98 × 18.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.59x = 577.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577.78/20.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.06

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