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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.93, 28.92 and 18.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.93, 28.92 and 18.35 is: 25.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.93 : 28.92 = 18.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.93/28.92 = 18.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.93x = 28.92 × 18.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.93x = 530.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530.45/20.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.34

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