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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.02, 28.55 and 18.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.02, 28.55 and 18.13 is: 27.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.02 : 28.55 = 18.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.02/28.55 = 18.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.02x = 28.55 × 18.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.02x = 517.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517.55/19.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.22

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