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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.63, 29.49 and 18.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.63, 29.49 and 18.69 is: 28.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.63 : 29.49 = 18.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.63/29.49 = 18.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.63x = 29.49 × 18.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.63x = 551.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551.17/19.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.08

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