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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.15, 28.73 and 7.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.15, 28.73 and 7.13 is: 10.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.15 : 28.73 = 7.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.15/28.73 = 7.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.15x = 28.73 × 7.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.15x = 204.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204.69/19.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.69

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