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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.84, 28.62 and 18.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.84, 28.62 and 18.08 is: 24.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.84 : 28.62 = 18.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.84/28.62 = 18.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.84x = 28.62 × 18.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.84x = 517.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517.45/20.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.83

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