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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.61, 28.47 and 18.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.61, 28.47 and 18.15 is: 25.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.61 : 28.47 = 18.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.61/28.47 = 18.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.61x = 28.47 × 18.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.61x = 516.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516.73/20.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.07

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