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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.30, 28.90 and 12.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.30, 28.90 and 12.55 is: 18.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.30 : 28.90 = 12.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.30/28.90 = 12.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.30x = 28.90 × 12.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.30x = 362.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362.70/19.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.79

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