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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.67, 27.18 and 18.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.67, 27.18 and 18.65 is: 25.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.67 : 27.18 = 18.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.67/27.18 = 18.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.67x = 27.18 × 18.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.67x = 506.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506.77/19.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.77

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