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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.15, 28.74 and 10.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.15, 28.74 and 10.59 is: 15.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.15 : 28.74 = 10.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.15/28.74 = 10.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.15x = 28.74 × 10.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.15x = 304.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304.36/19.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.89

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