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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.68, 30.99 and 18.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.68, 30.99 and 18.58 is: 27.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.68 : 30.99 = 18.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.68/30.99 = 18.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.68x = 30.99 × 18.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.68x = 575.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575.79/20.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.84

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