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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.31, 29.13 and 18.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.31, 29.13 and 18.39 is: 27.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.31 : 29.13 = 18.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.31/29.13 = 18.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.31x = 29.13 × 18.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.31x = 535.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535.74/19.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.75

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