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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.13, 28.70 and 8.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.13, 28.70 and 8.45 is: 12.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.13 : 28.70 = 8.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.13/28.70 = 8.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.13x = 28.70 × 8.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.13x = 242.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242.52/19.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.68

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