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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.78, 29.52 and 18.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.78, 29.52 and 18.63 is: 27.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.78 : 29.52 = 18.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.78/29.52 = 18.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.78x = 29.52 × 18.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.78x = 549.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549.96/19.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.81

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