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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.01, 28.37 and 15.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.01, 28.37 and 15.64 is: 23.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.01 : 28.37 = 15.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.01/28.37 = 15.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.01x = 28.37 × 15.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.01x = 443.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443.67/19.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.34

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