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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.99, 30.02 and 18.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.99, 30.02 and 18.73 is: 28.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.99 : 30.02 = 18.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.99/30.02 = 18.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.99x = 30.02 × 18.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.99x = 562.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562.27/19.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.13

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