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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.10, 28.54 and 13.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.10, 28.54 and 13.38 is: 19.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.10 : 28.54 = 13.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.10/28.54 = 13.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.10x = 28.54 × 13.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.10x = 381.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381.87/19.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.99

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