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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.61, 26.97 and 18.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.61, 26.97 and 18.14 is: 24.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.61 : 26.97 = 18.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.61/26.97 = 18.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.61x = 26.97 × 18.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.61x = 489.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489.24/19.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.95

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