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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.66, 30.84 and 18.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.66, 30.84 and 18.13 is: 27.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.66 : 30.84 = 18.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.66/30.84 = 18.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.66x = 30.84 × 18.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.66x = 559.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559.13/20.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.06

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