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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.67, 27.16 and 18.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.67, 27.16 and 18.53 is: 25.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.67 : 27.16 = 18.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.67/27.16 = 18.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.67x = 27.16 × 18.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.67x = 503.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503.19/19.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.59

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