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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.67, 28.50 and 18.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.67, 28.50 and 18.74 is: 25.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.67 : 28.50 = 18.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.67/28.50 = 18.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.67x = 28.50 × 18.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.67x = 533.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533.95/20.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.83

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