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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.78, 29.70 and 18.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.78, 29.70 and 18.68 is: 28.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.78 : 29.70 = 18.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.78/29.70 = 18.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.78x = 29.70 × 18.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.78x = 554.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554.80/19.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.05

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