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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.03, 28.51 and 12.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.03, 28.51 and 12.17 is: 18.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.03 : 28.51 = 12.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.03/28.51 = 12.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.03x = 28.51 × 12.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.03x = 346.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346.79/19.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.23

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