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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.68, 27.10 and 18.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.68, 27.10 and 18.04 is: 24.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.68 : 27.10 = 18.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.68/27.10 = 18.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.68x = 27.10 × 18.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.68x = 488.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488.88/19.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.84

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