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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.76, 30.99 and 18.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.76, 30.99 and 18.60 is: 27.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.76 : 30.99 = 18.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.76/30.99 = 18.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.76x = 30.99 × 18.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.76x = 576.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576.41/20.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.77

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