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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.72, 27.34 and 18.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.72, 27.34 and 18.74 is: 25.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.72 : 27.34 = 18.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.72/27.34 = 18.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.72x = 27.34 × 18.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.72x = 512.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512.35/19.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.98

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