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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.44, 28.97 and 18.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.44, 28.97 and 18.43 is: 27.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.44 : 28.97 = 18.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.44/28.97 = 18.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.44x = 28.97 × 18.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.44x = 533.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533.93/19.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.47

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