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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.88, 27.38 and 18.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.88, 27.38 and 18.36 is: 25.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.88 : 27.38 = 18.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.88/27.38 = 18.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.88x = 27.38 × 18.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.88x = 502.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502.70/19.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.29

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