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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.04, 28.42 and 18.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.04, 28.42 and 18.18 is: 27.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.04 : 28.42 = 18.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.04/28.42 = 18.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.04x = 28.42 × 18.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.04x = 516.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516.71/19.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.13

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