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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.21, 28.67 and 18.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.21, 28.67 and 18.91 is: 28.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.21 : 28.67 = 18.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.21/28.67 = 18.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.21x = 28.67 × 18.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.21x = 542.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542.15/19.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.22

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