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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.25, 28.90 and 12.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.25, 28.90 and 12.83 is: 19.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.25 : 28.90 = 12.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.25/28.90 = 12.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.25x = 28.90 × 12.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.25x = 370.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370.79/19.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.26

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