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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.01, 28.50 and 18.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.01, 28.50 and 18.11 is: 27.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.01 : 28.50 = 18.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.01/28.50 = 18.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.01x = 28.50 × 18.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.01x = 516.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516.24/19.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.16

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