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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.23, 28.62 and 18.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.23, 28.62 and 18.54 is: 27.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.23 : 28.62 = 18.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.23/28.62 = 18.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.23x = 28.62 × 18.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.23x = 530.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530.61/19.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.59

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