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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.29, 28.77 and 18.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.29, 28.77 and 18.03 is: 26.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.29 : 28.77 = 18.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.29/28.77 = 18.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.29x = 28.77 × 18.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.29x = 518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518.72/19.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.89

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