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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.10, 28.59 and 13.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.10, 28.59 and 13.08 is: 19.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.10 : 28.59 = 13.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.10/28.59 = 13.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.10x = 28.59 × 13.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.10x = 373.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373.96/19.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.58

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