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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.28, 29.09 and 18.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.28, 29.09 and 18.58 is: 28.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.28 : 29.09 = 18.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.28/29.09 = 18.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.28x = 29.09 × 18.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.28x = 540.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540.25/19.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.03

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