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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.05, 28.57 and 6.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.05, 28.57 and 6.21 is: 9.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.05 : 28.57 = 6.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.05/28.57 = 6.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.05x = 28.57 × 6.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.05x = 177.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177.42/19.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.32

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