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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.38, 29.10 and 18.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.38, 29.10 and 18.06 is: 27.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.38 : 29.10 = 18.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.38/29.10 = 18.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.38x = 29.10 × 18.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.38x = 525.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525.55/19.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.12

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