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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.19, 28.65 and 18.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.19, 28.65 and 18.06 is: 26.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.19 : 28.65 = 18.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.19/28.65 = 18.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.19x = 28.65 × 18.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.19x = 517.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517.42/19.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.97

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