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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.79, 31.03 and 18.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.79, 31.03 and 18.22 is: 27.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.79 : 31.03 = 18.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.79/31.03 = 18.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.79x = 31.03 × 18.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.79x = 565.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565.37/20.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.19

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