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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.59, 31.06 and 18.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.59, 31.06 and 18.08 is: 27.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.59 : 31.06 = 18.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.59/31.06 = 18.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.59x = 31.06 × 18.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.59x = 561.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561.60/20.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.27

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