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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.75, 31.12 and 18.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.75, 31.12 and 18.52 is: 27.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.75 : 31.12 = 18.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.75/31.12 = 18.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.75x = 31.12 × 18.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.75x = 576.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576.22/20.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.78

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