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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.54, 29.15 and 18.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.54, 29.15 and 18.20 is: 27.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.54 : 29.15 = 18.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.54/29.15 = 18.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.54x = 29.15 × 18.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.54x = 530.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530.53/19.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.15

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