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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.39, 28.87 and 18.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.39, 28.87 and 18.35 is: 27.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.39 : 28.87 = 18.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.39/28.87 = 18.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.39x = 28.87 × 18.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.39x = 529.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529.76/19.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.33

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