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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.19, 28.79 and 12.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.19, 28.79 and 12.77 is: 19.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.19 : 28.79 = 12.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.19/28.79 = 12.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.19x = 28.79 × 12.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.19x = 367.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367.58/19.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.16

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