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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.71, 31.08 and 18.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.71, 31.08 and 18.15 is: 27.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.71 : 31.08 = 18.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.71/31.08 = 18.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.71x = 31.08 × 18.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.71x = 564.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564.14/20.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.25

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