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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.97, 28.83 and 18.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.97, 28.83 and 18.54 is: 25.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.97 : 28.83 = 18.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.97/28.83 = 18.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.97x = 28.83 × 18.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.97x = 534.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534.51/20.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.49

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