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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.88, 28.76 and 18.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.88, 28.76 and 18.14 is: 24.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.88 : 28.76 = 18.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.88/28.76 = 18.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.88x = 28.76 × 18.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.88x = 521.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521.47/20.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.97

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