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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.97, 30 and 18.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.97, 30 and 18.71 is: 28.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.97 : 30 = 18.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.97/30 = 18.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.97x = 30 × 18.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.97x = 561.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561.30/19.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.11

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