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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.42, 29.08 and 18.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.42, 29.08 and 18.84 is: 28.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.42 : 29.08 = 18.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.42/29.08 = 18.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.42x = 29.08 × 18.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.42x = 548.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548.00/19.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.22

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