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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.70, 29.36 and 18.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.70, 29.36 and 18.16 is: 27.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.70 : 29.36 = 18.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.70/29.36 = 18.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.70x = 29.36 × 18.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.70x = 533.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533.18/19.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.06

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