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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.07, 28.57 and 8.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.07, 28.57 and 8.08 is: 12.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.07 : 28.57 = 8.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.07/28.57 = 8.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.07x = 28.57 × 8.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.07x = 230.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230.79/19.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.10

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