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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.97, 31.33 and 18.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.97, 31.33 and 18.83 is: 28.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.97 : 31.33 = 18.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.97/31.33 = 18.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.97x = 31.33 × 18.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.97x = 589.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589.69/20.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.12

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