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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.86, 28.76 and 18.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.86, 28.76 and 18.54 is: 25.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.86 : 28.76 = 18.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.86/28.76 = 18.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.86x = 28.76 × 18.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.86x = 533.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533.21/20.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.56

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