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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.24, 29.03 and 19.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.24, 29.03 and 19.09 is: 28.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.24 : 29.03 = 19.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.24/29.03 = 19.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.24x = 29.03 × 19.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.24x = 554.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554.18/19.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.80

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