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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.67, 29.34 and 18.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.67, 29.34 and 18.55 is: 27.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.67 : 29.34 = 18.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.67/29.34 = 18.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.67x = 29.34 × 18.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.67x = 544.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544.02/19.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.66

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