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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.61, 30.75 and 18.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.61, 30.75 and 18.45 is: 27.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.61 : 30.75 = 18.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.61/30.75 = 18.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.61x = 30.75 × 18.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.61x = 567.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567.34/20.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.53

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