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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.97, 31.50 and 18.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.97, 31.50 and 18.48 is: 27.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.97 : 31.50 = 18.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.97/31.50 = 18.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.97x = 31.50 × 18.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.97x = 582.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582.12/20.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.76

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