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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.97, 30.01 and 18.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.97, 30.01 and 18.17 is: 27.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.97 : 30.01 = 18.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.97/30.01 = 18.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.97x = 30.01 × 18.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.97x = 545.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545.45/19.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.31

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