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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.62, 27.20 and 18.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.62, 27.20 and 18.59 is: 25.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.62 : 27.20 = 18.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.62/27.20 = 18.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.62x = 27.20 × 18.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.62x = 505.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505.56/19.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.77

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