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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.65, 28.42 and 18.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.65, 28.42 and 18.22 is: 25.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.65 : 28.42 = 18.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.65/28.42 = 18.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.65x = 28.42 × 18.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.65x = 517.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517.81/20.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.08

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