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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.77, 28.69 and 18.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.77, 28.69 and 18.03 is: 24.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.77 : 28.69 = 18.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.77/28.69 = 18.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.77x = 28.69 × 18.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.77x = 517.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517.34/20.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.91

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