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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.10, 28.71 and 11.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.10, 28.71 and 11.51 is: 17.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.10 : 28.71 = 11.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.10/28.71 = 11.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.10x = 28.71 × 11.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.10x = 330.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330.25/19.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.29

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