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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.57, 29.30 and 18.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.57, 29.30 and 18.25 is: 27.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.57 : 29.30 = 18.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.57/29.30 = 18.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.57x = 29.30 × 18.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.57x = 534.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534.73/19.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.32

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