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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.31, 28.96 and 7.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.31, 28.96 and 7.28 is: 10.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.31 : 28.96 = 7.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.31/28.96 = 7.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.31x = 28.96 × 7.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.31x = 210.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210.87/19.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.92

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