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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.59, 31.04 and 18.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.59, 31.04 and 18.79 is: 28.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.59 : 31.04 = 18.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.59/31.04 = 18.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.59x = 31.04 × 18.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.59x = 583.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583.19/20.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.32

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