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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.29, 28.73 and 18.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.29, 28.73 and 18.36 is: 27.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.29 : 28.73 = 18.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.29/28.73 = 18.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.29x = 28.73 × 18.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.29x = 527.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527.53/19.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.35

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