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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.65, 31.09 and 18.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.65, 31.09 and 18.79 is: 28.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.65 : 31.09 = 18.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.65/31.09 = 18.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.65x = 31.09 × 18.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.65x = 584.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584.18/20.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.29

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