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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.76, 30.96 and 18.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.76, 30.96 and 18.72 is: 27.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.76 : 30.96 = 18.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.76/30.96 = 18.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.76x = 30.96 × 18.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.76x = 579.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579.57/20.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.92

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