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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.82, 28.74 and 18.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.82, 28.74 and 18.66 is: 25.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.82 : 28.74 = 18.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.82/28.74 = 18.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.82x = 28.74 × 18.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.82x = 536.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536.29/20.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.76

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