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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.97, 27.58 and 18.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.97, 27.58 and 18.44 is: 25.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.97 : 27.58 = 18.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.97/27.58 = 18.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.97x = 27.58 × 18.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.97x = 508.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508.60/19.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.47

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