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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.12, 28.67 and 8.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.12, 28.67 and 8.97 is: 13.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.12 : 28.67 = 8.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.12/28.67 = 8.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.12x = 28.67 × 8.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.12x = 257.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257.19/19.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.45

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