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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.82, 27.34 and 18.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.82, 27.34 and 18.95 is: 26.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.82 : 27.34 = 18.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.82/27.34 = 18.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.82x = 27.34 × 18.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.82x = 517.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517.91/19.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.13

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