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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.79, 28.84 and 18.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.79, 28.84 and 18.99 is: 26.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.79 : 28.84 = 18.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.79/28.84 = 18.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.79x = 28.84 × 18.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.79x = 547.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547.67/20.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.34

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