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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.61, 28.37 and 18.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.61, 28.37 and 18.90 is: 26.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.61 : 28.37 = 18.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.61/28.37 = 18.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.61x = 28.37 × 18.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.61x = 536.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536.24/20.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.02

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