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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.09, 28.62 and 12.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.09, 28.62 and 12.31 is: 18.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.09 : 28.62 = 12.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.09/28.62 = 12.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.09x = 28.62 × 12.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.09x = 352.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352.31/19.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.46

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