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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.81, 31.07 and 18.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.81, 31.07 and 18.11 is: 27.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.81 : 31.07 = 18.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.81/31.07 = 18.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.81x = 31.07 × 18.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.81x = 562.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562.59/20.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.03

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