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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.06, 28.41 and 18.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.06, 28.41 and 18.92 is: 28.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.06 : 28.41 = 18.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.06/28.41 = 18.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.06x = 28.41 × 18.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.06x = 537.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537.52/19.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.20

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