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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.82, 29.68 and 18.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.82, 29.68 and 18.64 is: 27.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.82 : 29.68 = 18.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.82/29.68 = 18.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.82x = 29.68 × 18.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.82x = 553.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553.24/19.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.91

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