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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.13, 28.72 and 18.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.13, 28.72 and 18.35 is: 27.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.13 : 28.72 = 18.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.13/28.72 = 18.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.13x = 28.72 × 18.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.13x = 527.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527.01/19.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.55

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