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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.09, 28.68 and 18.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.09, 28.68 and 18.26 is: 27.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.09 : 28.68 = 18.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.09/28.68 = 18.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.09x = 28.68 × 18.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.09x = 523.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523.46/19.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.42

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