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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.90, 29.89 and 18.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.90, 29.89 and 18.15 is: 27.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.90 : 29.89 = 18.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.90/29.89 = 18.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.90x = 29.89 × 18.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.90x = 542.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542.50/19.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.26

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