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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.10, 28.62 and 19.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.10, 28.62 and 19.06 is: 28.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.10 : 28.62 = 19.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.10/28.62 = 19.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.10x = 28.62 × 19.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.10x = 545.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545.50/19.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.56

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