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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.98, 27.43 and 18.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.98, 27.43 and 18.90 is: 25.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.98 : 27.43 = 18.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.98/27.43 = 18.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.98x = 27.43 × 18.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.98x = 518.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518.38/19.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.94

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