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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.97, 31.41 and 18.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.97, 31.41 and 18.12 is: 27.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.97 : 31.41 = 18.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.97/31.41 = 18.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.97x = 31.41 × 18.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.97x = 569.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569.15/20.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.14

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