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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.59, 27.02 and 18.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.59, 27.02 and 18.51 is: 25.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.59 : 27.02 = 18.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.59/27.02 = 18.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.59x = 27.02 × 18.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.59x = 500.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500.21/19.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.53

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