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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.91, 31.18 and 18.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.91, 31.18 and 18.47 is: 27.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.91 : 31.18 = 18.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.91/31.18 = 18.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.91x = 31.18 × 18.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.91x = 575.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575.89/20.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.54

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