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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.70, 27.99 and 13.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.70, 27.99 and 13.27 is: 19.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.70 : 27.99 = 13.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.70/27.99 = 13.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.70x = 27.99 × 13.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.70x = 371.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371.43/18.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.86

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