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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.74, 28.56 and 18.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.74, 28.56 and 18.32 is: 25.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.74 : 28.56 = 18.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.74/28.56 = 18.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.74x = 28.56 × 18.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.74x = 523.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523.22/20.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.23

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