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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.24, 28.80 and 13.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.24, 28.80 and 13.88 is: 20.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.24 : 28.80 = 13.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.24/28.80 = 13.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.24x = 28.80 × 13.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.24x = 399.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399.74/19.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.78

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