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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.66, 30.87 and 18.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.66, 30.87 and 18.63 is: 27.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.66 : 30.87 = 18.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.66/30.87 = 18.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.66x = 30.87 × 18.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.66x = 575.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575.11/20.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.84

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