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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.08, 28.59 and 12.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.08, 28.59 and 12.32 is: 18.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.08 : 28.59 = 12.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.08/28.59 = 12.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.08x = 28.59 × 12.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.08x = 352.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352.09/19.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.45

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