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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.53, 27.09 and 18.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.53, 27.09 and 18.51 is: 25.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.53 : 27.09 = 18.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.53/27.09 = 18.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.53x = 27.09 × 18.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.53x = 501.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501.44/19.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.68

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