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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.96, 29.78 and 18.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.96, 29.78 and 18.36 is: 27.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.96 : 29.78 = 18.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.96/29.78 = 18.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.96x = 29.78 × 18.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.96x = 546.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546.76/19.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.39

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