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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.03, 28.37 and 18.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.03, 28.37 and 18.22 is: 27.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.03 : 28.37 = 18.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.03/28.37 = 18.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.03x = 28.37 × 18.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.03x = 516.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516.90/19.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.16

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