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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.39, 28.83 and 18.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.39, 28.83 and 18.97 is: 28.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.39 : 28.83 = 18.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.39/28.83 = 18.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.39x = 28.83 × 18.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.39x = 546.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546.82/19.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.20

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