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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.15, 28.66 and 18.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.15, 28.66 and 18.52 is: 27.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.15 : 28.66 = 18.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.15/28.66 = 18.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.15x = 28.66 × 18.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.15x = 530.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530.78/19.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.72

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