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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.28, 28.77 and 19.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.28, 28.77 and 19.01 is: 28.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.28 : 28.77 = 19.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.28/28.77 = 19.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.28x = 28.77 × 19.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.28x = 546.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546.92/19.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.37

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