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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.30, 28.93 and 6.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.30, 28.93 and 6.45 is: 9.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.30 : 28.93 = 6.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.30/28.93 = 6.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.30x = 28.93 × 6.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.30x = 186.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186.61/19.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.67

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