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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.12, 28.72 and 19.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.12, 28.72 and 19.08 is: 28.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.12 : 28.72 = 19.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.12/28.72 = 19.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.12x = 28.72 × 19.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.12x = 547.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547.98/19.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.66

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