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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.11, 28.50 and 18.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.11, 28.50 and 18.69 is: 27.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.11 : 28.50 = 18.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.11/28.50 = 18.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.11x = 28.50 × 18.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.11x = 532.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532.67/19.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.87

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