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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.08, 28.23 and 19.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.08, 28.23 and 19.01 is: 28.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.08 : 28.23 = 19.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.08/28.23 = 19.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.08x = 28.23 × 19.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.08x = 536.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536.51/19.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.12

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