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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.15, 28.72 and 5.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.15, 28.72 and 5.62 is: 8.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.15 : 28.72 = 5.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.15/28.72 = 5.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.15x = 28.72 × 5.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.15x = 161.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161.32/19.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8.43

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