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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.94, 31.44 and 18.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.94, 31.44 and 18.72 is: 28.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.94 : 31.44 = 18.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.94/31.44 = 18.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.94x = 31.44 × 18.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.94x = 588.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588.56/20.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.11

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