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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.63, 31.13 and 18.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.63, 31.13 and 18.41 is: 27.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.63 : 31.13 = 18.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.63/31.13 = 18.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.63x = 31.13 × 18.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.63x = 572.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572.92/20.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.77

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