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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.28, 28.93 and 10.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.28, 28.93 and 10.27 is: 15.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.28 : 28.93 = 10.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.28/28.93 = 10.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.28x = 28.93 × 10.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.28x = 296.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296.97/19.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.41

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