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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.00, 28.55 and 9.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.00, 28.55 and 9.99 is: 15.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.00 : 28.55 = 9.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.00/28.55 = 9.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.00x = 28.55 × 9.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.00x = 285.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285.09/19.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.01

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