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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.94, 27.38 and 18.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.94, 27.38 and 18.12 is: 24.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.94 : 27.38 = 18.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.94/27.38 = 18.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.94x = 27.38 × 18.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.94x = 496.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496.13/19.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.88

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