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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.28, 28.94 and 18.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.28, 28.94 and 18.16 is: 27.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.28 : 28.94 = 18.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.28/28.94 = 18.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.28x = 28.94 × 18.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.28x = 525.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525.55/19.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.26

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