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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.01, 28.54 and 8.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.01, 28.54 and 8.73 is: 13.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.01 : 28.54 = 8.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.01/28.54 = 8.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.01x = 28.54 × 8.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.01x = 249.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249.22/19.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.11

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