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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.99, 31.45 and 18.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.99, 31.45 and 18.45 is: 27.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.99 : 31.45 = 18.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.99/31.45 = 18.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.99x = 31.45 × 18.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.99x = 580.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580.21/20.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.64

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