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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.08, 28.62 and 7.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.08, 28.62 and 7.07 is: 10.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.08 : 28.62 = 7.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.08/28.62 = 7.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.08x = 28.62 × 7.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.08x = 202.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202.20/19.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.60

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