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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.02, 28.43 and 16.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.02, 28.43 and 16.14 is: 24.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.02 : 28.43 = 16.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.02/28.43 = 16.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.02x = 28.43 × 16.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.02x = 458.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458.86/19.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.13

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