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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.32, 28.76 and 18.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.32, 28.76 and 18.81 is: 28.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.32 : 28.76 = 18.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.32/28.76 = 18.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.32x = 28.76 × 18.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.32x = 540.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540.98/19.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.00

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