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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.17, 28.75 and 7.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.17, 28.75 and 7.14 is: 10.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.17 : 28.75 = 7.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.17/28.75 = 7.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.17x = 28.75 × 7.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.17x = 205.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205.26/19.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.71

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