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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.27, 28.91 and 7.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.27, 28.91 and 7.26 is: 10.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.27 : 28.91 = 7.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.27/28.91 = 7.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.27x = 28.91 × 7.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.27x = 209.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209.80/19.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.89

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