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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.13, 27.37 and 19.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.13, 27.37 and 19.13 is: 27.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.13 : 27.37 = 19.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.13/27.37 = 19.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.13x = 27.37 × 19.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.13x = 523.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523.59/19.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.37

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