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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.26, 28.65 and 19.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.26, 28.65 and 19.19 is: 28.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.26 : 28.65 = 19.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.26/28.65 = 19.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.26x = 28.65 × 19.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.26x = 549.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549.94/19.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.55

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