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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.81, 31.22 and 18.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.81, 31.22 and 18.93 is: 28.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.81 : 31.22 = 18.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.81/31.22 = 18.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.81x = 31.22 × 18.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.81x = 590.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590.90/20.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.40

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