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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.18, 28.61 and 18.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.18, 28.61 and 18.55 is: 27.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.18 : 28.61 = 18.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.18/28.61 = 18.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.18x = 28.61 × 18.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.18x = 530.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530.72/19.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.67

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