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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.96, 28.89 and 18.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.96, 28.89 and 18.76 is: 25.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.96 : 28.89 = 18.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.96/28.89 = 18.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.96x = 28.89 × 18.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.96x = 541.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541.98/20.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.86

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