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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.61, 29.22 and 18.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.61, 29.22 and 18.69 is: 27.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.61 : 29.22 = 18.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.61/29.22 = 18.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.61x = 29.22 × 18.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.61x = 546.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546.12/19.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.86

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