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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.23, 28.88 and 10.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.23, 28.88 and 10.23 is: 15.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.23 : 28.88 = 10.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.23/28.88 = 10.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.23x = 28.88 × 10.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.23x = 295.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295.39/19.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.36

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