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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.65, 27.07 and 18.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.65, 27.07 and 18.67 is: 25.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.65 : 27.07 = 18.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.65/27.07 = 18.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.65x = 27.07 × 18.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.65x = 505.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505.40/19.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.72

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