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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.81, 27.37 and 18.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.81, 27.37 and 18.97 is: 26.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.81 : 27.37 = 18.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.81/27.37 = 18.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.81x = 27.37 × 18.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.81x = 519.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519.16/19.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.21

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