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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.01, 28.49 and 8.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.01, 28.49 and 8.33 is: 12.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.01 : 28.49 = 8.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.01/28.49 = 8.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.01x = 28.49 × 8.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.01x = 237.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237.32/19.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.48

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