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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.58, 27.14 and 18.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.58, 27.14 and 18.66 is: 25.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.58 : 27.14 = 18.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.58/27.14 = 18.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.58x = 27.14 × 18.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.58x = 506.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506.43/19.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.86

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