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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.96, 29.98 and 18.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.96, 29.98 and 18.20 is: 27.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.96 : 29.98 = 18.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.96/29.98 = 18.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.96x = 29.98 × 18.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.96x = 545.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545.64/19.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.34

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