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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.94, 29.76 and 18.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.94, 29.76 and 18.33 is: 27.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.94 : 29.76 = 18.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.94/29.76 = 18.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.94x = 29.76 × 18.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.94x = 545.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545.45/19.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.36

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