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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.66, 31.01 and 18.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.66, 31.01 and 18.12 is: 27.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.66 : 31.01 = 18.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.66/31.01 = 18.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.66x = 31.01 × 18.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.66x = 561.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561.81/20.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.20

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