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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.64, 30.90 and 18.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.64, 30.90 and 18.09 is: 27.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.64 : 30.90 = 18.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.64/30.90 = 18.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.64x = 30.90 × 18.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.64x = 558.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558.98/20.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.08

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