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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.95, 31.24 and 18.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.95, 31.24 and 18.68 is: 27.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.95 : 31.24 = 18.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.95/31.24 = 18.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.95x = 31.24 × 18.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.95x = 583.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583.36/20.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.85

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