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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.99, 29 and 18.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.99, 29 and 18.73 is: 25.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.99 : 29 = 18.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.99/29 = 18.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.99x = 29 × 18.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.99x = 543.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543.17/20.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.88

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