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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.22, 28.79 and 9.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.22, 28.79 and 9.56 is: 14.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.22 : 28.79 = 9.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.22/28.79 = 9.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.22x = 28.79 × 9.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.22x = 275.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275.23/19.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.32

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