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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.80, 27.30 and 18.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.80, 27.30 and 18.54 is: 25.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.80 : 27.30 = 18.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.80/27.30 = 18.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.80x = 27.30 × 18.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.80x = 506.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506.14/19.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.56

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