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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.89, 28.80 and 18.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.89, 28.80 and 18.12 is: 24.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.89 : 28.80 = 18.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.89/28.80 = 18.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.89x = 28.80 × 18.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.89x = 521.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521.86/20.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.98

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