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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.27, 28.90 and 6.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.27, 28.90 and 6.43 is: 9.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.27 : 28.90 = 6.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.27/28.90 = 6.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.27x = 28.90 × 6.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.27x = 185.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185.84/19.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.64

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