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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.18, 28.77 and 12.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.18, 28.77 and 12.07 is: 18.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.18 : 28.77 = 12.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.18/28.77 = 12.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.18x = 28.77 × 12.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.18x = 347.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347.25/19.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.11

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