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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.97, 27.51 and 18.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.97, 27.51 and 18.89 is: 26.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.97 : 27.51 = 18.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.97/27.51 = 18.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.97x = 27.51 × 18.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.97x = 519.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519.53/19.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.02

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