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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.16, 28.56 and 19.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.16, 28.56 and 19.05 is: 28.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.16 : 28.56 = 19.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.16/28.56 = 19.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.16x = 28.56 × 19.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.16x = 544.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544.13/19.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.39

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