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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.00, 28.46 and 12.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.00, 28.46 and 12.57 is: 18.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.00 : 28.46 = 12.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.00/28.46 = 12.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.00x = 28.46 × 12.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.00x = 357.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357.60/19.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.83

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