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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.28, 28.84 and 19.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.28, 28.84 and 19.16 is: 28.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.28 : 28.84 = 19.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.28/28.84 = 19.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.28x = 28.84 × 19.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.28x = 552.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552.57/19.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.66

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