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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.26, 28.86 and 9.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.26, 28.86 and 9.12 is: 13.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.26 : 28.86 = 9.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.26/28.86 = 9.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.26x = 28.86 × 9.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.26x = 263.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263.20/19.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.67

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