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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.67, 27.08 and 18.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.67, 27.08 and 18.41 is: 25.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.67 : 27.08 = 18.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.67/27.08 = 18.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.67x = 27.08 × 18.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.67x = 498.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498.32/19.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.34

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