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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.83, 27.31 and 18.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.83, 27.31 and 18.08 is: 24.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.83 : 27.31 = 18.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.83/27.31 = 18.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.83x = 27.31 × 18.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.83x = 493.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493.76/19.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.90

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