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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.85, 28.85 and 18.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.85, 28.85 and 18.30 is: 25.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.85 : 28.85 = 18.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.85/28.85 = 18.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.85x = 28.85 × 18.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.85x = 527.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527.86/20.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.32

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