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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.70, 28.50 and 18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.70, 28.50 and 18 is: 24.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.70 : 28.50 = 18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.70/28.50 = 18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.70x = 28.50 × 18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.70x = 513
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513/20.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.78

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