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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.24, 28.65 and 19.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.24, 28.65 and 19.14 is: 28.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.24 : 28.65 = 19.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.24/28.65 = 19.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.24x = 28.65 × 19.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.24x = 548.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548.22/19.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.50

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