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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.65, 30.91 and 18.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.65, 30.91 and 18.71 is: 28.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.65 : 30.91 = 18.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.65/30.91 = 18.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.65x = 30.91 × 18.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.65x = 578.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578.33/20.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.01

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