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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.60, 29.20 and 18.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.60, 29.20 and 18.72 is: 27.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.60 : 29.20 = 18.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.60/29.20 = 18.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.60x = 29.20 × 18.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.60x = 546.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546.62/19.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.89

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