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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.25, 28.68 and 18.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.25, 28.68 and 18.48 is: 27.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.25 : 28.68 = 18.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.25/28.68 = 18.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.25x = 28.68 × 18.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.25x = 530.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530.01/19.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.54

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