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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.25, 28.85 and 15.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.25, 28.85 and 15.86 is: 23.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.25 : 28.85 = 15.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.25/28.85 = 15.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.25x = 28.85 × 15.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.25x = 457.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457.34/19.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.76

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