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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.78, 29.66 and 18.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.78, 29.66 and 18.78 is: 28.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.78 : 29.66 = 18.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.78/29.66 = 18.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.78x = 29.66 × 18.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.78x = 557.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557.01/19.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.16

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