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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.63, 27.09 and 13.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.63, 27.09 and 13.18 is: 18.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.63 : 27.09 = 13.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.63/27.09 = 13.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.63x = 27.09 × 13.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.63x = 356.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356.91/19.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.19

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