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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.87, 27.42 and 18.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.87, 27.42 and 18.01 is: 24.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.87 : 27.42 = 18.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.87/27.42 = 18.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.87x = 27.42 × 18.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.87x = 493.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493.83/19.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.85

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