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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.32, 29.15 and 18.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.32, 29.15 and 18.97 is: 28.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.32 : 29.15 = 18.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.32/29.15 = 18.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.32x = 29.15 × 18.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.32x = 552.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552.98/19.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.62

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