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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.22, 28.80 and 12.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.22, 28.80 and 12.43 is: 18.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.22 : 28.80 = 12.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.22/28.80 = 12.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.22x = 28.80 × 12.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.22x = 357.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357.98/19.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.63

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