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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.59, 29.21 and 18.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.59, 29.21 and 18.12 is: 27.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.59 : 29.21 = 18.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.59/29.21 = 18.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.59x = 29.21 × 18.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.59x = 529.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529.09/19.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.02

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