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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.27, 29.07 and 18.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.27, 29.07 and 18.86 is: 28.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.27 : 29.07 = 18.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.27/29.07 = 18.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.27x = 29.07 × 18.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.27x = 548.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548.26/19.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.45

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