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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.55, 29.28 and 18.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.55, 29.28 and 18.29 is: 27.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.55 : 29.28 = 18.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.55/29.28 = 18.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.55x = 29.28 × 18.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.55x = 535.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535.53/19.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.39

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