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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.14, 28.71 and 12.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.14, 28.71 and 12.37 is: 18.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.14 : 28.71 = 12.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.14/28.71 = 12.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.14x = 28.71 × 12.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.14x = 355.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355.14/19.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.56

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