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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.90, 31.42 and 18.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.90, 31.42 and 18.16 is: 27.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.90 : 31.42 = 18.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.90/31.42 = 18.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.90x = 31.42 × 18.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.90x = 570.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570.59/20.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.30

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