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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.47, 29.06 and 18.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.47, 29.06 and 18.04 is: 26.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.47 : 29.06 = 18.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.47/29.06 = 18.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.47x = 29.06 × 18.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.47x = 524.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524.36/19.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.93

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