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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.16, 28.71 and 15.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.16, 28.71 and 15.14 is: 22.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.16 : 28.71 = 15.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.16/28.71 = 15.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.16x = 28.71 × 15.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.16x = 434.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434.53/19.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.68

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