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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.36, 28.98 and 18.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.36, 28.98 and 18.12 is: 27.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.36 : 28.98 = 18.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.36/28.98 = 18.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.36x = 28.98 × 18.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.36x = 525.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525.12/19.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.12

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