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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.06, 28.58 and 7.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.06, 28.58 and 7.03 is: 10.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.06 : 28.58 = 7.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.06/28.58 = 7.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.06x = 28.58 × 7.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.06x = 200.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200.92/19.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.54

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