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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.69, 30.87 and 18.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.69, 30.87 and 18.44 is: 27.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.69 : 30.87 = 18.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.69/30.87 = 18.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.69x = 30.87 × 18.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.69x = 569.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569.24/20.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.51

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