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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.71, 29.37 and 18.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.71, 29.37 and 18.69 is: 27.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.71 : 29.37 = 18.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.71/29.37 = 18.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.71x = 29.37 × 18.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.71x = 548.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548.93/19.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.85

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