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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.32, 28.80 and 18.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.32, 28.80 and 18.52 is: 27.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.32 : 28.80 = 18.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.32/28.80 = 18.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.32x = 28.80 × 18.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.32x = 533.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533.38/19.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.61

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