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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.61, 30.80 and 18.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.61, 30.80 and 18.09 is: 27.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.61 : 30.80 = 18.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.61/30.80 = 18.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.61x = 30.80 × 18.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.61x = 557.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557.08/20.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.03

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