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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.09, 28.61 and 8.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.09, 28.61 and 8.38 is: 12.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.09 : 28.61 = 8.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.09/28.61 = 8.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.09x = 28.61 × 8.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.09x = 239.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239.57/19.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.55

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