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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.94, 29.88 and 18.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.94, 29.88 and 18.27 is: 27.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.94 : 29.88 = 18.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.94/29.88 = 18.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.94x = 29.88 × 18.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.94x = 545.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545.91/19.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.38

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