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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.53, 29.10 and 18.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.53, 29.10 and 18.99 is: 28.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.53 : 29.10 = 18.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.53/29.10 = 18.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.53x = 29.10 × 18.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.53x = 552.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552.61/19.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.30

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