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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.26, 28.73 and 19.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.26, 28.73 and 19.20 is: 28.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.26 : 28.73 = 19.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.26/28.73 = 19.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.26x = 28.73 × 19.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.26x = 551.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551.62/19.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.64

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