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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.44, 29.11 and 18.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.44, 29.11 and 18.68 is: 27.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.44 : 29.11 = 18.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.44/29.11 = 18.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.44x = 29.11 × 18.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.44x = 543.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543.78/19.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.97

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