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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.87, 29.63 and 18.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.87, 29.63 and 18.78 is: 28.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.87 : 29.63 = 18.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.87/29.63 = 18.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.87x = 29.63 × 18.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.87x = 556.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556.45/19.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.00

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