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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18.79, 28.19 and 12.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18.79, 28.19 and 12.81 is: 19.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.79 : 28.19 = 12.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.79/28.19 = 12.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.79x = 28.19 × 12.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.79x = 361.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361.11/18.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.22

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