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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.49, 27.01 and 18.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.49, 27.01 and 18.66 is: 25.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.49 : 27.01 = 18.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.49/27.01 = 18.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.49x = 27.01 × 18.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.49x = 504.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504.01/19.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.86

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