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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.10, 28.60 and 10.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.10, 28.60 and 10.06 is: 15.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.10 : 28.60 = 10.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.10/28.60 = 10.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.10x = 28.60 × 10.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.10x = 287.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287.62/19.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.06

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