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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.95, 27.48 and 18.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.95, 27.48 and 18.55 is: 25.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.95 : 27.48 = 18.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.95/27.48 = 18.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.95x = 27.48 × 18.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.95x = 509.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509.75/19.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.55

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