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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.98, 28.93 and 18.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.98, 28.93 and 18.96 is: 26.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.98 : 28.93 = 18.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.98/28.93 = 18.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.98x = 28.93 × 18.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.98x = 548.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548.51/20.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.14

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