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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.21, 28.97 and 18.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.21, 28.97 and 18.94 is: 28.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.21 : 28.97 = 18.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.21/28.97 = 18.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.21x = 28.97 × 18.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.21x = 548.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548.69/19.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.56

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