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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.29, 28.95 and 12.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.29, 28.95 and 12.07 is: 18.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.29 : 28.95 = 12.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.29/28.95 = 12.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.29x = 28.95 × 12.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.29x = 349.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349.22/19.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.10

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