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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.64, 31.02 and 18.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.64, 31.02 and 18.24 is: 27.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.64 : 31.02 = 18.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.64/31.02 = 18.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.64x = 31.02 × 18.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.64x = 565.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565.80/20.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.41

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