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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.33, 29.12 and 18.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.33, 29.12 and 18.59 is: 28.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.33 : 29.12 = 18.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.33/29.12 = 18.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.33x = 29.12 × 18.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.33x = 541.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541.10/19.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.00

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