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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.03, 28.56 and 15.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.03, 28.56 and 15.79 is: 23.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.03 : 28.56 = 15.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.03/28.56 = 15.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.03x = 28.56 × 15.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.03x = 450.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450.96/19.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.70

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