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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.19, 28.71 and 18.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.19, 28.71 and 18.79 is: 28.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.19 : 28.71 = 18.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.19/28.71 = 18.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.19x = 28.71 × 18.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.19x = 539.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539.39/19.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.10

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