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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.98, 30 and 18.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.98, 30 and 18.30 is: 27.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.98 : 30 = 18.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.98/30 = 18.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.98x = 30 × 18.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.98x = 549
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549/19.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.48

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