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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.05, 28.60 and 18.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.05, 28.60 and 18.32 is: 27.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.05 : 28.60 = 18.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.05/28.60 = 18.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.05x = 28.60 × 18.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.05x = 523.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523.95/19.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.50

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