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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.55, 27.02 and 18.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.55, 27.02 and 18.83 is: 26.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.55 : 27.02 = 18.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.55/27.02 = 18.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.55x = 27.02 × 18.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.55x = 508.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508.90/19.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.03

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