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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.15, 28.57 and 16.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.15, 28.57 and 16.15 is: 24.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.15 : 28.57 = 16.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.15/28.57 = 16.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.15x = 28.57 × 16.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.15x = 461.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461.41/19.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.09

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