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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.97, 31.31 and 18.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.97, 31.31 and 18.07 is: 26.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.97 : 31.31 = 18.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.97/31.31 = 18.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.97x = 31.31 × 18.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.97x = 565.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565.77/20.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.98

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