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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.51, 29.08 and 18.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.51, 29.08 and 18.07 is: 26.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.51 : 29.08 = 18.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.51/29.08 = 18.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.51x = 29.08 × 18.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.51x = 525.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525.33/19.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.93

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