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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.24, 28.98 and 19.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.24, 28.98 and 19.10 is: 28.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.24 : 28.98 = 19.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.24/28.98 = 19.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.24x = 28.98 × 19.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.24x = 553.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553.52/19.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.77

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