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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.23, 29.01 and 18.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.23, 29.01 and 18.93 is: 28.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.23 : 29.01 = 18.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.23/29.01 = 18.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.23x = 29.01 × 18.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.23x = 549.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549.16/19.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.56

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