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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.58, 29.23 and 18.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.58, 29.23 and 18.50 is: 27.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.58 : 29.23 = 18.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.58/29.23 = 18.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.58x = 29.23 × 18.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.58x = 540.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540.56/19.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.61

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