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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.07, 28.56 and 18.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.07, 28.56 and 18.56 is: 27.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.07 : 28.56 = 18.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.07/28.56 = 18.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.07x = 28.56 × 18.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.07x = 529.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529.93/19.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.80

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