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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.98, 31.54 and 18.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.98, 31.54 and 18.01 is: 27.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.98 : 31.54 = 18.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.98/31.54 = 18.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.98x = 31.54 × 18.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.98x = 568.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568.04/20.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.08

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