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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.04, 28.62 and 11.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.04, 28.62 and 11.88 is: 17.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.04 : 28.62 = 11.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.04/28.62 = 11.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.04x = 28.62 × 11.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.04x = 340.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340.01/19.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.86

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