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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.05, 28.58 and 13.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.05, 28.58 and 13.05 is: 19.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.05 : 28.58 = 13.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.05/28.58 = 13.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.05x = 28.58 × 13.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.05x = 372.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372.90/19.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.58

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