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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.02, 28.28 and 18.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.02, 28.28 and 18.60 is: 27.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.02 : 28.28 = 18.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.02/28.28 = 18.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.02x = 28.28 × 18.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.02x = 526.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526.01/19.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.66

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