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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.95, 30.04 and 18.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.95, 30.04 and 18.60 is: 28.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.95 : 30.04 = 18.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.95/30.04 = 18.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.95x = 30.04 × 18.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.95x = 558.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558.58/19.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.00

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