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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.01, 28.52 and 6.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.01, 28.52 and 6.99 is: 10.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.01 : 28.52 = 6.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.01/28.52 = 6.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.01x = 28.52 × 6.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.01x = 199.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199.35/19.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.49

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