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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.46, 29.21 and 18.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.46, 29.21 and 18.87 is: 28.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.46 : 29.21 = 18.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.46/29.21 = 18.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.46x = 29.21 × 18.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.46x = 551.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551.10/19.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.33

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