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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.79, 29.83 and 18.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.79, 29.83 and 18.48 is: 27.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.79 : 29.83 = 18.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.79/29.83 = 18.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.79x = 29.83 × 18.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.79x = 551.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551.26/19.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.86

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