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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.82, 31.39 and 18.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.82, 31.39 and 18.22 is: 27.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.82 : 31.39 = 18.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.82/31.39 = 18.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.82x = 31.39 × 18.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.82x = 571.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571.93/20.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.47

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