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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19.31, 28.93 and 11.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19.31, 28.93 and 11.30 is: 16.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19.31 : 28.93 = 11.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19.31/28.93 = 11.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19.31x = 28.93 × 11.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19.31x = 326.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326.91/19.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.93

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