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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.62, 27.06 and 18.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.62, 27.06 and 18.36 is: 25.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.62 : 27.06 = 18.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.62/27.06 = 18.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.62x = 27.06 × 18.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.62x = 496.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496.82/19.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.32

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