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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.99, 29.83 and 18.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.99, 29.83 and 18.38 is: 27.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.99 : 29.83 = 18.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.99/29.83 = 18.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.99x = 29.83 × 18.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.99x = 548.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548.22/19.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.42

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