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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.83, 27.17 and 18.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.83, 27.17 and 18.60 is: 25.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.83 : 27.17 = 18.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.83/27.17 = 18.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.83x = 27.17 × 18.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.83x = 505.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505.27/19.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.48

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