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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.95, 31.40 and 18.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.95, 31.40 and 18.70 is: 28.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.95 : 31.40 = 18.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.95/31.40 = 18.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.95x = 31.40 × 18.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.95x = 586.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586.93/20.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.02

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