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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.17, 28.89 and 15.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.17, 28.89 and 15.87 is: 23.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.17 : 28.89 = 15.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.17/28.89 = 15.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.17x = 28.89 × 15.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.17x = 458.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458.30/19.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.90

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