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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.61, 28.50 and 18.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.61, 28.50 and 18.46 is: 25.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.61 : 28.50 = 18.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.61/28.50 = 18.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.61x = 28.50 × 18.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.61x = 526.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526.11/20.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.53

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