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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.61, 27.07 and 18.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.61, 27.07 and 18.47 is: 25.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.61 : 27.07 = 18.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.61/27.07 = 18.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.61x = 27.07 × 18.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.61x = 499.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499.85/19.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.50

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